Guinea-Bissau country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (FR)
📍 Guinea-Bissau
Theme Independence Day 2027
Guinea-Bissau is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Bissau, the national observance is Independence Day on 24 September, and the national colours are red and gold. Guinea-Bissau declared independence on 24 September 1973. Portugal recognised it in 1974.
Capital and region (FR)
Bissau is the capital. Guinea-Bissau sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Bissau clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 24 September 2027. Guinea-Bissau declared independence on 24 September 1973. Portugal recognised it in 1974. Locally it is called Dia da Independência. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital is Bissau.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 24 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Guinea-Bissau declared independence on 24 September 1973. Portugal recognised it in 1974.
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