Sranan Boeroe Holiday is to honor the descendants of Dutch farmers (Boeroes) who migrated to Suriname in the 19th century. The day recognized their contributions to agriculture, rural life and national identity, symbolizing Suriname's rich multi-ethnic heritage.

When is Sranan Boeroe Holiday?

Sranan Boeroe Holiday is an one-time holiday, observed on June 20, 2025

The History of Sranan Boeroe Holiday?

The Boeroes are descendants of Dutch farmers who migrated to Suriname beginning in 1845. After the abolition of slavery in 1863, the Dutch colonial government sought European farmers to sustain agricultural production.

Though their numbers were relatively small, the Boeroes settled in Suriname's countryside and contributed to farming, rural development and agriculture. Over time, they became part of Suriname's multi-ethnic society, alongside Indigenous peoples, Maroons, Indians, Javanese, Chinese, Creoles, and others.

The Sranan Boeroe Holiday was not a traditional recurring holiday like Independence Day or Maroons Day. Instead, it was declared a one-time national holiday on June 20, 2025 by the Government of Suriname.

Its purpose was to honor and recognize the contributions of the Boeroe community to Suriname's development, particularly in agriculture.

The holiday reflected Suriname's effort to acknowledge all ethnic groups that helped shape the nation.