UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File No. 001-33580

GALIANO GOLD INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 1640, 1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3X1, Canada
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F

Form 20-F  [  ]  Form 40-F [X]


SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibit   Description
   
99.1   News Release dated May 11, 2026


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

GALIANO GOLD INC.

/s/ Matthew Freeman  
   
Matthew Freeman  
Chief Financial Officer  
   
Date: May 11, 2026  



ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 99.1