| Competition: | Girabola 1996 |
| Season: | 1996 (–) |
| Winners: | 1º de Agosto |
| Relegated: | Nacional |
| Relegation: | Gira Angola |
| Continentalcup1: | 1997 CAF Champions League |
| Continentalcup1 Qualifiers: | 1º de Agosto (Girabola winner) |
| Continentalcup2: | 1997 CAF Cup |
| Continentalcup2 Qualifiers: | Petro Luanda (Girabola 2nd place) |
| League Topscorer: | César Caná (15 goals) |
| Matches: | 195 |
| Prevseason: | 1995 |
| Nextseason: | 1997 |
The 1996 Girabola was the 18th season of top-tier football competition in Angola. Atlético Petróleos de Luanda were the defending champions.
The league comprised 13 teams, the bottom one of which were relegated.
Primeiro de Agosto were crowned champions, winning their 6th title, while Nacional de Benguela were relegated.
César Caná of Académica do Lobito finished as the top scorer with 15 goals.
Relegated: FC de Cabinda, Sonangol do Namibe, Sporting de Luanda, Sporting do Lubango
Promoted: Benfica do Huambo, Sagrada Esperança, Saneamento Rangol