Events in the year 2026 in Guinea-Bissau.
Incumbents President: High Military Command for the Restoration of Order (led by Horta Inta-A Na Man) Prime Minister: Ilídio Vieira Té
Events 22 January – The government suspends a US-backed review of the effects of hepatitis B vaccines on newborns pending an ethics review. 30 January – Opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira is released from prison after being detained following the 2025 Guinea-Bissau coup d'état in November. 6–22 February – Guinea-Bissau at the 2026 Winter Olympics 13 July – A court-martial orders opposition leader and former Prime Minister Domingos Simões Pereira back to prison, accusing him of involvement in an alleged October 2025 coup attempt. 30 August – 2026 Guinea-Bissau constitutional referendum: Around 70% of voters approve a new constitution expanding presidential powers, with the size of parliament reduced from 102 to 65 seats.
Scheduled 6 December – 2026 Guinea-Bissau general election
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 20 January – Heroes' Day 8 March – International Women's Day 30 March – Korité 1 May – Labour Day 6 June – Tabaski 3 August – Pidjiguiti Day 24 September – National Day 14 November – Readjustment Movement Day 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths
March – Vigario Luis Balanta, rapper and founder of the Po' di Terra political movement.
References
External links Online calendar