Public Holidays in Equatorial Guinea
Statutory public holidays in Equatorial Guinea, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Equatorial Guinea at a glance
Equatorial Guinea’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 12 October and Armed Forces Day in August, alongside Catholic feast days.
Several dates move with Easter, and the country holds a mix of mainland and island observances.
Equatorial Guinea public holidays 2026
Equatorial Guinea has 14 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| International Women's Day | Mar 8Sun | National |
| Maundy Thursday | Apr 2Thu | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| International Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| African Liberation Day | May 25Mon | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| President's Day | Jun 5Fri | National |
| Armed Forces Day | Aug 3Mon | National |
| Constitution Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| Constitution Day (observed) | Aug 17Mon | Substitute |
| National Independence Day | Oct 12Mon | National |
Showing 12 of 14 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Equatorial Guinea
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Equatorial Guinea.
Malabo
A capital on Bioko island, with colonial facades and a waterfront.
Bata
The largest city, a mainland port with a long seafront promenade.
Ebebiyin
A city in the far northeast where three borders meet.
Luba
A west-coast port on Bioko with beaches and crater-lake trips inland.
Mongomo
A city near the Gabon border and the home region of the presidency.
Top attractions in Equatorial Guinea
The places that draw most visitors to Equatorial Guinea.
Pico Basile
The highest point in the country, a volcanic summit above Bioko.
Monte Alen National Park
A mainland rainforest park of primates, forest elephant and waterfalls.
Arena Blanca
A wide white-sand beach on Bioko, backed by rainforest.
Catedral de Santa Isabel
A Gothic-revival cathedral of twin spires on Malabo's plaza.
Ilachi Waterfalls
Tiered rainforest falls on the mainland near Bata.
Moka Valley
A highland valley of crater lakes and colonial coffee estates.
Festivals, food and getting around Equatorial Guinea
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Maundy Thursday
Falls on Apr 2
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Labor Day / May Day
Falls on May 1
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Corpus Christi
Falls on Jun 4
Food & drink
Getting around
Ferries and flights link the mainland to Bioko; roads are limited and a 4×4 is often needed.
Travelling around Equatorial Guinea’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Equatorial Guinea tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Equatorial Guinea's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Equatorial Guinea public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Equatorial Guinea have?
Equatorial Guinea has 14 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Equatorial Guinea is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Equatorial Guinea's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Equatorial Guinea typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Equatorial Guinea?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Equatorial Guinea?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Equatorial Guinea
School term dates in Equatorial Guinea
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.