Guinea-Bissau holiday calendar
Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Guinea-Bissau public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 8
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 8
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Guinea-Bissau
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Guinea-Bissau calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. January and December are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.
Guinea-Bissau holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 16 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayGuinea-Bissau’s mandatory January 1 holiday opening the Gregorian civil year. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of New Year’s Day in Guinea-Bissau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Heroes and Freedom Fighters’ DayThe January 20 mandatory holiday honouring AmĂlcar Cabral and the wider liberation struggle. | Public holiday | — | |
| January 23 CommemorationThe non-closing January 23 anniversary of the 1963 start of the armed liberation struggle. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Carnival TuesdayThe optional final day of Guinea-Bissau’s Nturudu carnival season, falling on February 17 in 2026. | Cultural observance | — | |
| International Women’s DayGuinea-Bissau’s March 8 civic observance and public-service dispensation, not a general holiday. | Cultural observance | — | |
| KoritéGuinea-Bissau’s confirmed March 20, 2026 public holiday ending the Ramadan fast. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Korité in Guinea-Bissau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayGuinea-Bissau’s Good Friday Christian observance and service-dispensation date before Easter. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Good Friday in Guinea-Bissau. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Easter SundayThe mandatory Christian Easter holiday, falling on Sunday, April 5 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayGuinea-Bissau’s mandatory May 1 holiday for workers, labour rights and solidarity. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Labour Day in Guinea-Bissau. | Public holiday | — | |
| TabaskiGuinea-Bissau’s confirmed May 27, 2026 public holiday for the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. | Public holiday | — | |
| Pidjiguiti Remembrance DayThe non-closing August 3 remembrance of the 1959 dockworkers’ strike and colonial violence. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Independence DayThe September 24 national holiday marking Guinea-Bissau’s 1973 proclamation of independence. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Independence Day in Guinea-Bissau. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Souls’ DayThe November 2 Christian remembrance date carrying a public-service dispensation rather than a general holiday. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Christmas · Christmas EveThe December 24 service dispensation for specified public bodies before Christmas. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Christmas · Christmas Eve in Guinea-Bissau. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Christmas DayGuinea-Bissau’s mandatory December 25 holiday for Christmas worship and year-end family life. | Public holiday | — | |
| New Year · New Year’s EveThe December 31 service dispensation for specified public bodies before New Year. | Cultural observance | — |
Sources for Guinea-Bissau holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- renarc.gwPrimary calendar source
- history.state.govPrimary calendar source
- rtp.ptPrimary calendar source
- ang.gwPrimary calendar source
- guinea-bissau.unfpa.orgPrimary calendar source
- conosaba.blogspot.comPrimary calendar source
- faladepapagaio.blogspot.comPrimary calendar source
- ilo.orgPrimary calendar source
- faladepapagaio.blogspot.comPrimary calendar source
- parlamento.gwPrimary calendar source
- digitallibrary.un.orgPrimary calendar source