
National holiday
Srefidensi (Independence Day)
Wednesday 25 November 2026 · in 43 days
Onafhankelijkheidsplein, Paramaribo
Suriname became independent from the Netherlands on 25 November 1975. Srefidensi Dei is the national day, with the main ceremony on Independence Square in Paramaribo.
Expect a flag-raising ceremony and parade at Onafhankelijkheidsplein in front of the Presidential Palace, followed by cultural performances, music and festivities across the country.
Photo: Communicatie Dienst Suriname
More events in Suriname

Sun 11 – Fri 16 Oct · 10.00
"Mijn dorp, mijn grond" kleurwedstrijd
Clevia Park

Tue 13 Oct · 19:00
Nieuwe Bachatalessen
Bar Do Bigode

Wed 14 Oct · 6:30 PM
Sadie's Choice
Bistro Don Julio

Thu 15 Oct · 14:00
All You Can Eat Baby Back Ribs
Hard Rock Cafe Suriname

Fri 16 – Sat 17 Oct
Kraka Poku/Tori 2026: Gebruik wat je hebt!
Buitensociëteit Het Park

Fri 16 Oct · 18:00
Sranan Nyan Pasi
Van Sommelsdijckstraat