Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau
This is a list of the ten holidays in Guinea-Bissau. Employers must compensate workers on these days. Other holidays can be declared at any time.
Public holidays
Date | English name | Description |
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January 1 | New Year's Day | |
January 20 | Heroes Day | Assassination of independence leader Amilcar Cabral in 1973. |
March 8 | International Women's Day | |
May 1 | Labour Day | |
August 3 | Pidjiguiti Day | Massacre of 25+ striking workers in 1953. |
September 24 | National Day | Independence from Portugal, 1974 |
November 14 | Readjustment Movement Day | Coup led by Bernardo Vieira, 1980 |
December 25 | Christmas Day | Birth of Jesus |
1 Shawwal | Korité | Festival of Breaking the Fast |
10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Tabaski | Feast of the Sacrifice |