Public Holidays in Guinea 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Guinea's national calendar combines civic dates, Christian observances and major Islamic festivals. Because several religious holidays follow the Hijri calendar, their Gregorian dates are confirmed closer to the event.
Guinea Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Laylat al-Qadr Moon |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may shift by one day following official religious confirmation.
Islamic Holidays and Independence Day 2026
Independence Day is fixed on 2 October. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Laylat al-Qadr and the Prophet's Birthday move through the Gregorian calendar and can shift by a day after official confirmation.
Holiday Rules in Guinea
Fixed national holidays follow the Gregorian calendar. Islamic holidays depend on the lunar calendar and official religious confirmation.
Guinea Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 2 October.
- Africa Day is 25 May.
- Guinea remains on UTC+0 year-round.
- Islamic dates can move after official confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Guinea Independence Day?
It is observed on 2 October.
Why are some 2027 dates marked with an asterisk?
They are Islamic lunar-calendar projections and need official confirmation.
Is Africa Day a public holiday?
Yes. It is observed on 25 May.
Does Guinea use daylight saving time?
No. Guinea remains on UTC+0 throughout the year.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official investment-agency copy of the Labour Code, which establishes that legal holidays are paid non-working days determined by decree.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.