Pidjiguiti Day
Details
- Country
Guinea-Bissau- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- August 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates the 1959 Pidjiguiti massacre of striking dock workers, a catalyst for the independence struggle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pidjiguiti Day a public holiday in Guinea-Bissau?
- Yes, Pidjiguiti Day is an official public holiday in Guinea-Bissau. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Pidjiguiti Day 2026?
- Pidjiguiti Day 2026 falls on August 3, 2026.