Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Guinea · Fête anniversaire de l'indépendance de la Guinée
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 October | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 2 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Guinea.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Conakry around 2 October: high 28°C (82°F), low 26°C (79°F), rain on 97% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Conakry. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 2 October in Conakry: (MET Norway)
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Independence Day in other countries
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.