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In 2016, the Mashramani parade was held on 26 May, the 50th anniversary of Guyana's independence, but the remainder of the celebration was held on the traditional February date. [3] The word "Mashramani" is derived from an Amerindian word and in Guyanese English means "celebration after cooperative or hard work". [4]
1 January – New Year's Day; 23 February – Republic Day; 25 March – Holi; 29 March – Good Friday; 1 April - Easter Monday; 1 May – Labour Day; 5 May – Arrival Day; 26 May – Independence Day; 17 June – Eid al-Adha; 1 July – CARICOM Day; 16 September – Youman-Nabi; 1 August – Emancipation Day; 31 October – Diwali; 25 ...
British rule ended on 26 May 1966 when Guyana was given independence from the United Kingdom by the Guyana Independence Act 1966, [1] which transformed British Guiana into an independent sovereign state, with Elizabeth II as Queen of Guyana. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to her representative Governor-General of Guyana.
Celebrations in Guyana reflect the diverse origins of its people; typical European holidays such as Easter and Christmas, Diwali, and Phagwah from Guyanese Hindus, and Mashramani, a holiday to celebrate Guyana's independence inspired by Amerindian festivals.
The Duke of Kent represented the Queen at the independence celebrations. On Independence Day, Governor Sir Richard Luyt was sworn in as the country's first governor-general. [3] The Duke of Kent opened the first session of the National Assembly, on behalf of the Queen, and gave the Speech from the Throne. [4]
1 January – New Year's Day; 23 – 24 February – Republic Day; 14 March – Holi; 18 April – Good Friday; 21 April - Easter Monday; 1 May – Labour Day; 5 May – Arrival Day; 26 May – Independence Day; 7 June – Eid al-Adha; 1 July – CARICOM Day; 5 September – Youman-Nabi; 1 August – Emancipation Day; 20 October – Diwali; 25 ...
Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom as a dominion on 26 May 1966 and became a republic on 23 February 1970, remaining a member of the Commonwealth. [25] Shortly after independence, Venezuela began to take diplomatic, economic, and military action against Guyana to enforce its territorial claim to the Essequibo region. [26]
On 26 May 1966, British Guiana gained its independence and changed its name to Guyana. [1] Generally, persons who had previously been nationals as defined under the classification of "Citizens of the UK and Colonies", would become nationals of Guyana on Independence Day and cease to be British nationals. However, automatic conferment only ...