Public Holidays in Guinea-Bissau 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Guinea-Bissau's public holidays mix independence-era commemorations, labour and women's days, Christian holidays and the two major Eid festivals.
Guinea-Bissau Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | National Heroes' Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Martyrs' Day |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Nov 14 | Saturday | Readjustment Movement Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Eid dates are provisional and may move by one day after official religious confirmation.
Independence and Liberation History 2026
Independence Day is 24 September. National Heroes' Day, Martyrs' Day and Readjustment Movement Day reflect major milestones in the country's political history.
Holiday Rules in Guinea-Bissau
Most civic holidays are fixed. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha follow the Islamic lunar calendar and can move after official confirmation.
Guinea-Bissau Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 24 September.
- National Heroes' Day is 20 January.
- Martyrs' Day is 3 August.
- Eid dates are provisional until confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Guinea-Bissau Independence Day?
It is observed on 24 September.
What is National Heroes' Day?
It is observed on 20 January and commemorates figures in the country's liberation struggle.
Why are Eid dates marked provisional?
They depend on the Hijri lunar calendar and official confirmation.
Does Guinea-Bissau use daylight saving time?
No. It remains on UTC+0 year-round.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
ILO legal database records the current national Labour Code and its official-gazette publication.
Official decree lists the mandatory national holidays and identifies Ramadan and Tabaski as movable national holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source status: Guinea-Bissau Decree No. 1/2023 provides the official national-holiday basis, supplemented by the current Labour Code. Movable Ramadan and Tabaski dates are calendar conversions and remain subject to official confirmation.