A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

The day in Guinea-Bissau commemorates national heroes who fought for independence from Portuguese colonial rule.

Important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).

Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

One of the most important Islamic holidays, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God's command. Begins on the tenth day of the Islamic month Dhu'l-Hijjah

The day commemorates Guinea-Bissau’s unilateral declaration of independence from Portugal on September 24, 1973, later recognized in 1974.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.