New Year's Day 2026 — Guinea-Bissau
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in Guinea-Bissau, observed on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) in 2026. As an official public holiday, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday, giving workers a day off during the workweek.
Key Facts
Date January 1, 2026
Day Thursday
Type Public
Countries 
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Status This holiday has passed
New Year's Day — Date by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Other Public Holidays in Guinea-Bissau (2026)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Heroes Day Sunday, March 8, 2026 International Women's Day Friday, March 20, 2026 End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) Friday, May 1, 2026 Labour Day Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) Monday, August 3, 2026 Pidjiguiti Day Thursday, September 24, 2026 Independence Day Saturday, November 14, 2026 Readjustment Movement Day Friday, December 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day in Guinea-Bissau is on January 1, 2026 (Thursday).
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Guinea-Bissau?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
How many days until New Year's Day 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed.