Lethem Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Lethem?

Public holidays observed in Lethem include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Guyana, since Lethem doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Lethem.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Lethem align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Mashramani / Republic Day on February 23) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Lethem.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo

This is Guyana's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Guyana's country-level and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Lethem as anywhere else in Guyana.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Lethem

These are Guyana's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Guyana's country and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Lethem just as everywhere else in Guyana.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Mashramani / Republic Day	February 23	National Holiday	Full National Closure	op.gov.gy
Independence Day	May 26	National Holiday	Full National Closure	op.gov.gy

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Lethem

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Mashramani / Republic Day	Tue, Feb 23, 2027	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Lethem

In Lethem, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Lethem, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 716 and running on the America/Guyana time zone, Lethem follows Guyana's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lethem Public Holidays

Are banks in Lethem closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Lethem close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Lethem?

Public holidays observed in Lethem include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Guyana, since Lethem doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Lethem?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Lethem so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Lethem differ from other cities in Guyana?

No — public holidays in Guyana are set nationally, not city by city, so Lethem observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Guyana. This page is a convenient Lethem-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Lethem use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Lethem runs on the America/Guyana time zone. Since Guyana's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Lethem — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Lethem's public holiday dates come from?

Lethem follows Guyana's national statutory holidays, published via op.gov.gy — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Lethem Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Mashramani / Republic Day (February 23)

📍 Lethem Quick Facts

State / Province: Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo

Population: 716

Time Zone: America/Guyana

Coordinates: 3.3726°, -59.7997°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -04:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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