Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau 2027

Guinea-Bissau has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.

Jan1
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekend
Jan20
National Heroes' Day
Wednesday
Mar8
International Women's Day
Monday
Long weekend
Mar26
Good Friday
Friday
Long weekend
Mar28
Easter Sunday
Sunday
On the weekend
May1
Labour Day
Saturday · International Workers' Day
On the weekend
Sep24
Independence Day
Friday
Long weekend
Nov2
All Souls' Day
Tuesday
Dec24
Christmas Eve
Friday
Long weekend
Dec25
Christmas Day
Saturday
On the weekend
Dec31
New Year's Evey
Friday · New Year's Eve
Long weekend

Working days off

Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027

Nationwide: 11
Regional: 0
On the weekend: 3
Long weekends: 6

Guinea-Bissau public holidays in 2027 at a glance

Of Guinea-Bissau’s 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 8 fall on a working day and 3 on the weekend. 6 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.

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About the data

Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Guinea-Bissau have in 2027?

Guinea-Bissau has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a working day.

What is the first public holiday in Guinea-Bissau in 2027?

The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.

Which public holidays in Guinea-Bissau fall on a weekend in 2027?

Easter Sunday (March 28), Labour Day (May 1) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Guinea-Bissau’s rules.

How many long weekends are there in Guinea-Bissau in 2027?

6 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, International Women's Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Evey.