Because the population of Surinam is multicultural, there could be a national holyday almost every month , however this would not benefit the economy of the country. Choices have been made and now there is a mix of national holydays.

1e and 2e Christmas day   Christian   25 and 26 December
New Years day   Overall   1 January
Holy Pagua   Hindu   February, March, April
Holy Friday   Christian   March or April
1e and 2e Easter day   Christian   March or April
Day of liberty   Overall   1e May
Celebration Hindu immigration   Hindu   5e June
Day of Freedom   Overall   1e july
Independence day (Sreferentie)   Overall   25 November
Day of the inhabitants   Indians   9 August