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Guinea-bissau has a total of 13 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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Holiday | Date | Details |
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New Year |
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
Heroes Day |
Friday, January 20, 2023 | Heroes Day is a public holiday in Guinea-Bissau |
International Women's Day |
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | International Women's Day is a observance in Guinea-Bissau |
March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2023 | March Equinox in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau) |
Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 9, 2023 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, April 21, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
Labour Day |
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | June Solstice in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau) |
Eid al-Adha |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
September Equinox |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | September Equinox in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau) |
Independence Day (National Day) |
Sunday, September 24, 2023 | Independence Day (National Day) is a public holiday in Guinea-Bissau |
December Solstice |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | December Solstice in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau) |
Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |