The markets
Which market is open today in Paramaribo?
Monday to Saturday the Central Market runs, with the Vreedzaammarkt beside it. On Sundays it closes and the Sunday markets take over: two Chinese markets, the Javanese Saoenah market, orchids at De Tuin and more. Nearly everything is a morning market: come before 10:00.
By day
| Day | What is open |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Central Market and Vreedzaammarkt (best in the morning), Noodmarkt on Kankantriestraat, the daily Craftmarket. Wednesdays add the Kwatta market; Fridays add the Haitian unity market. |
| Saturday | The busiest day at the Central Market and the Vreedzaammarkt; come before 11:00. |
| Sunday | The Central Market is closed; this is the day of the two Chinese Sunday markets (Kong Ngie Tong Sang and Soeng Ngie), the Javanese Saoenah market, the De Tuin orchid market, the organic market in Clevia Park and the Kwatta market. All morning affairs; they empty out around 10:00. |
Days per the best available sources, checked 21 August 2026. Two caveats: whether the Kwatta market also runs on Fridays is unconfirmed, and no official opening time is published for the Chinese Sunday market.
The markets themselves
Frequently asked questions
Which market is open today in Paramaribo?
Monday to Saturday: the Central Market with the Vreedzaammarkt beside it, Saturday being the busiest day. On Sundays the Central Market is closed and the Sunday markets run instead: the two Chinese markets, the Javanese Saoenah market, the De Tuin orchid market, Clevia Park and the Kwatta market. Almost all are morning markets; come before 10:00.
Is the Central Market open on Sundays?
No. The Central Market runs Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays. Sunday in Paramaribo belongs to the Chinese Sunday markets, the Javanese Saoenah market and the orchid and organic markets.
Which Paramaribo market is best for a first visit?
On a weekday or Saturday: the Central Market with the Vreedzaammarkt (the Maroon herb market, since 1989) beside it, together the fullest picture of how the city eats. On a Sunday: the Kong Ngie Tong Sang Chinese market beside the Palm Garden, above all for the dim sum, bapao and roast duck from the hot stalls.
How early should you get to the markets?
Early. The Central Market is at its best between 7:00 and 11:00, and the Sunday markets empty out around 10:00. Arrive at noon and you mostly watch stalls packing up.