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Regional in Guinea-Bissau
Carnival of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau
Annual carnival celebration
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 3 days in Guinea-Bissau
3 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Guinea-Bissau
Regional
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Carnival of Bissau
Annual carnival celebration
A major festival featuring masks, music, and dance.
Major cultural festival featuring music, dance, and masquerade performances
Practical Information in Guinea-Bissau
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Guinea-Bissau
Originated from local tribal rituals, it's now a fusion of cultural expressions.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
carnival
Traditional carnival celebrations
music
Traditional music celebrations
dance
Traditional dance celebrations
On this day in African history
- 1890 Ali bin Said begins his three-year rule as Sultan of Zanzibar.
- 1976 Major-General Olusegun Obasanjo becomes military ruler of Nigeria after the assassination of Gen. Murtala Muhammed.
- 2000 The 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is the first to be hosted by two countries: Nigeria and Tunisia. Cameroon wins its third Cup championshi...
- 2005 Tunisia’s first private television channel, Hannibal TV, starts broadcasting via satellite. · Tunisia
- 2018 South African President Jacob Zuma is ordered to step down by his party, the ANC, following allegations of widespread corruption.
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Guinea-Bissau
🇬🇼Final celebration recorded in Guinea-Bissau
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau
Last observed: 2026
Regional Holiday
Date: February 13, 2024