Guinea holiday calendar
Public holidays in Guinea 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Guinea 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
- 12
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Guinea
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Guinea 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. May is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Guinea holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 12 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayGuinea’s January 1 legal, non-working and paid holiday opening the Gregorian civil year nationwide. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after Laylat al-QadrGuinea’s paid 2026 holiday on the morning after the Ramadan vigil known as the Night of Power. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-FitrGuinea’s 2026 paid holiday for Eid al-Fitr, locally also called Korité, ending the Ramadan fast. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe Monday after Western Easter Sunday, recognised throughout Guinea as a legal, paid Christian holiday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayGuinea’s May 1 legal holiday for workers, labour rights, organising and tripartite social dialogue. | Public holiday | — | |
| Africa DayGuinea’s May 25 paid holiday commemorating the 1963 creation of the Organisation of African Unity. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-AdhaThe first of Guinea’s two statutory Tabaski holidays in 2026, centred on prayer, sacrifice and sharing. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-Adha · Day 2Guinea’s separate statutory second Tabaski holiday, consolidated into the main Eid al-Adha guide for readers. | Public holiday | — | |
| Assumption DayGuinea’s August 15 legal holiday associated with the Catholic feast of Mary’s Assumption. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after MawlidGuinea’s 2026 paid holiday on the day after the Mawlid night commemorating Muhammad’s birth. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayGuinea’s October 2 national holiday marking the proclamation of the independent republic in 1958. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayGuinea’s December 25 legal Christian holiday for the Nativity, worship, family visits and year-end rest. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Guinea 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.
- igt.gov.gnPrimary calendar source
- mosaiqueguinee.comPrimary calendar source
- presidence.gov.gnPrimary calendar source
- guineelex.comPrimary calendar source
- au.intPrimary calendar source
- matd.gov.gnPrimary calendar source
- reporterguinee.netPrimary calendar source
- digitallibrary.un.orgPrimary calendar source