Public Holidays in Guinea-Bissau
Summary:This article introduces the public holidays in Guinea-Bissau, which may affect the progress of freight.
New Year's Day: January 1st. Celebrates the start of a new year.
National Heroes' Day: February 3rd. Commemorates the struggle for independence from
Portuguese colonial rule.
Women's Day: March 8th. Celebrates the achievements of women and advocates for
gender equality.
Independence Day: April 24th. Marks the anniversary of Guinea-Bissau's independence
from Portugal in 1973.
Workers' Day: May 1st. Celebrates the contributions of workers and promotes
workers' rights.
Martyrs' Day: June 20th. Honors those who died in the struggle for independence.
National Assembly Day: July 23rd. Commemorates the establishment of the National
Assembly in 1973.
Assumption of Mary: August 15th. A Christian holiday honoring the Assumption of the
Virgin Mary into heaven.
Independence Day of Cape Verde: September 22nd. Celebrates the independence of Cape
Verde, a former colony of Portugal that shares close ties with Guinea-Bissau.
United Nations Day: October 24th. Commemorates the founding of the United Nations
in 1945.
All Saints' Day: November 1st. A Christian holiday honoring all saints.
Republic Day: November 24th. Marks the anniversary of the proclamation of the
Republic of Guinea-Bissau in 1980.
Christmas Day: December 25th. A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
