Holidays in Guinea-Bissau in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Guinea-Bissau in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Guinea-Bissau.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Guinea-Bissau
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Heroes Day Guinea-Bissau
January 20 2026, Tuesday
National
International Women's Day Guinea-Bissau
March 8 2026, Sunday
National
Eid al-Fitr Guinea-Bissau
March 20 2026, Friday
National
March Equinox Guinea-Bissau
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Labour Day Guinea-Bissau
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Eid al-Adha Guinea-Bissau
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Guinea-Bissau
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Martyrs' Day Guinea-Bissau
August 3 2026, Monday
National
September Equinox Guinea-Bissau
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Independence Day (National Day) Guinea-Bissau
September 24 2026, Thursday
National
December Solstice Guinea-Bissau
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Guinea-Bissau
December 25 2026, Friday
National