Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Equatorial Guinea

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Equatorial Guinea's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Equatorial Guinea

Monday 12 OctoberIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Tuesday 8 DecemberImmaculate Conception · La inmaculada concepción
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Viernes Santo
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Día del Trabajador
Thursday 27 May 2027Corpus Christi
Saturday 5 June 2027President's Day · Natalicio de Teodoro Obiang
Tuesday 3 August 2027Armed Forces Day · Día del Golpe de Libertad
Sunday 15 August 2027Constitution Day · Día de la Constitución
Monday 16 August 2027Constitution Day (substitute day) · Día de la Constitución (día sustituto)

All 2026 holidays in Equatorial Guinea

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Viernes Santo
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Día del Trabajador
Thursday 4 JuneCorpus Christi
Friday 5 JunePresident's Day · Natalicio de Teodoro Obiang
Monday 3 AugustArmed Forces Day · Día del Golpe de Libertad
Saturday 15 AugustConstitution Day · Día de la Constitución
Monday 12 OctoberIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Tuesday 8 DecemberImmaculate Conception · La inmaculada concepción
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Equatorial Guinea

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Equatorial Guinea?

Independence Day — Monday 12 October.

How many public holidays does Equatorial Guinea have?

Equatorial Guinea has 10 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Equatorial Guinea?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Equatorial Guinea during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Equatorial Guinea?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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