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Public Holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe — 2026
São Tomé and Príncipe observes 8 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Dia dos Mártires | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Dia do trabalhador | Nationwide |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | Nationwide |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Armed Forces Day | Dia das Forças Armadas | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Agricultural Reform Day | Dia da Reforma Agrária | Nationwide |
| Monday, December 21, 2026 | São Tomé Day | Dia de São Tomé | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Natal | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | Martyrs' Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Monday, July 12, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 6, 2027 | Armed Forces Day |
| Thursday, September 30, 2027 | Agricultural Reform Day |
| Tuesday, December 21, 2027 | São Tomé Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.