Georgetown, Guyana
Emancipation Village 2026
Jul 20, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026Estimated dates
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Overview
African culture, food, music and dress Typical timing: Late July–August 1. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually.
Festive Calendar
13 festive events in Georgetown.
Guyana
13 eventsEmancipation Day Festival
National & Public · Georgetown · Estimated dates
Aug 1, 2026
Amerindian Heritage Month
Heritage & Folk · Georgetown · Estimated dates
Sep 15, 2026
Amerindian Heritage Village
Heritage & Folk · Georgetown · Estimated dates
Sep 15, 2026
Diwali / Deepavali
Religious & Cultural · Georgetown · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2026
Diwali Motorcade
Religious & Cultural · Georgetown · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2026
Phagwah / Holi
Religious & Cultural · Georgetown · Estimated dates
Mar 22, 2027
Indian Arrival Day Celebrations
National & Public · Georgetown
May 5, 2027
Emancipation Village
Heritage & Folk · Georgetown · Tentative dates
Jul 20, 2027 – Aug 1, 2027
Emancipation Day Festival
National & Public · Georgetown
Aug 1, 2027
Amerindian Heritage Month
Heritage & Folk · Georgetown · Tentative dates
Sep 15, 2027
Amerindian Heritage Village
Heritage & Folk · Georgetown · Tentative dates
Sep 15, 2027
Diwali / Deepavali
Religious & Cultural · Georgetown · Estimated dates
Oct 28, 2027
Diwali Motorcade
Religious & Cultural · Georgetown · Estimated dates
Oct 28, 2027