Public Holidays in Guinea-Bissau

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.