Long weekends in Guinea-Bissau, 2026.
Guinea-Bissau, 2026: 8 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 4, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 5 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Sunday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 31 October to 2 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (All Souls' Day)
- 24 December to 27 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 17 January to 20 January: 4 days off, take Mon 19 Jan as leave (National Heroes' Day)
- 24 September to 27 September: 4 days off, take Fri 25 Sept as leave (Independence Day)
- 31 December to 3 January: 4 days off, take Fri 1 Jan as leave (New Year's Evey)
Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday 20 January | National Heroes' Day |
| Sunday 8 March | International Women's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (International Workers' Day) |
| Thursday 24 September | Independence Day |
| Monday 2 November | All Souls' Day |
| Thursday 24 December | Christmas Eve |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 31 December | New Year's Evey (New Year's Eve) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Guinea-Bissau in 2026?
Guinea-Bissau has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Guinea-Bissau in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Guinea-Bissau have in 2026?
Guinea-Bissau has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.