New Year in Guinea-Bissau
In 2026, New Year falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026
About New Year
New Year's Day is a public holiday in Guinea-Bissau celebrated on January 1st to mark the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Citizens welcome the year with festivities, social gatherings, and reflection on the future. It is a day of rest and celebration shared by the entire nation.
New Year dates in Guinea-Bissau
Observance dates for New Year across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Jan 2023 | Sunday | New Year |
| 2024 | 1 Jan 2024 | Monday | New Year |
| 2025 | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | New Year |
| 2026This year | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year |
| 2027 | 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year |
| 2028 | 1 Jan 2028 | Saturday | New Year |
| 2029 | 1 Jan 2029 | Monday | New Year |
| 2030 | 1 Jan 2030 | Tuesday | New Year |
| 2031 | 1 Jan 2031 | Wednesday | New Year |
1 Jan 2023
Sunday · New Year
1 Jan 2024
Monday · New Year
1 Jan 2025
Wednesday · New Year
1 Jan 2026
Thursday · New Year
1 Jan 2027
Friday · New Year
1 Jan 2028
Saturday · New Year
1 Jan 2029
Monday · New Year
1 Jan 2030
Tuesday · New Year
1 Jan 2031
Wednesday · New Year
