Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau
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This is a list of the ten holidays in Guinea-Bissau.[1] Employers must compensate workers on these days. Other holidays can be declared at any time.[2]
Public holidays
| Date | English name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| January 20 | National Heroes' Day | |
| March 8 | International Women's Day | Government |
| March or April | Good Friday | Government |
| March or April | Easter Sunday | Resurrection of Jesus |
| May 1 | International Workers' Day | Labour Day |
| September 24 | Independence Day | Independence from Portugal, 1974 |
| November 2 | All Souls' Day | Government |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | Government |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Birth of Jesus |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | Government |
| 1 Shawwal | Korité | Festival of Breaking the Fast |
| 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Tabaski | Feast of the Sacrifice |