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Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau, 2026
Holiday dates11vs 2025: +0
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank189 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Tue | National Heroes' Day |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Fri | Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | International Women's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Worker's Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mon | Pidjiguiti Day |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Thu | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026 | 3 days | Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Worker's Day |
| Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026 | 3 days | Pidjiguiti Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Fitr
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.