Moves each year, falls late January or February
Chinese New Year in Suriname
Chinese New Year has been an official national holiday in Suriname since 2014, recognition of a Chinese community present since 1853. The date moves each year and falls in late January or February.
Check this This holiday follows a lunar calendar and moves every year. Check the exact date for your travel year before booking flights.
The first Chinese indentured labourers reached Suriname in 1853, well before the Hindustanis and Javanese. The Chinese community is small but has an outsized role in trade and hospitality.
The festival is marked with lion dances, fireworks and open days at the Chinese associations in Paramaribo.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chinese New Year a public holiday in Suriname?
Yes. Chinese New Year has been an official national public holiday in Suriname since 2014. The date follows the Chinese lunar calendar and falls in late January or February.