Events in the year 2026 in Guyana.
Incumbents President: Irfaan Ali Prime Minister: Mark Phillips
Events January 5 January – The government suspends the licences of 107 Brazilian miners operating in Guyana for failing to declare or sell extracted gold to the Guyanese government or authorised buyers. 26 January – Azruddin Mohamed is elected as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly.
March 15 March – Stabroek News ceases publication after having been in operation since 1986.
April 10 April – A Cessna Caravan crashes into a mountainside near the Brazilian border in Imbaimadai, leaving the pilot missing.
May 14 May – The government says one of its soldiers was injured in a shooting during a patrol along the Cuyuni River marking the disputed border with Venezuela earlier in the months. 29 May – A Guyana Defence Force patrol boat is fired upon by unidentified gunmen along the Cuyuni River marking the disputed border with Venezuela, injuring a soldier.
July 19 July – At least 73 people are killed when the passenger ferry MV Barima capsizes near Charity. 24 July – The United States imposes a 12.5% tariff on Guyana, citing the presence of alleged forced labour in the supply chain.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 23 February – Republic Day 3 March – Holi 3 April – Good Friday 6 April - Easter Monday 1 May – Labour Day 5 May – Arrival Day 26 May – Independence Day 27 May – Eid al-Adha 6 July – CARICOM Day 1 August – Emancipation Day 25 August – Youman-Nabi 8–9 November – Diwali 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
23 February – Rupert Roopnaraine, 83, minister of education (2015–2017)
See also List of years in Guyana
References
External links Online calendar