Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau, 2026
10 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Guinea-Bissau drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Readjustment Movement Day on Saturday 14 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 20 January | Heroes Day | Tuesday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 3 August | Pidjiguiti Day | Monday |
| 24 September | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 14 November | Readjustment Movement Day | Saturday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Guinea-Bissau have in 2026?
10 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Guinea-Bissau?
Readjustment Movement Day, on Saturday 14 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.