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Public holidays in São Tomé & Príncipe, 2026
Holiday dates12vs 2025: -1
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank161 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Day of King Amador |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Mon | Day of King Amador (observed) |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Tue | Martyrs' Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Worker's Day |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Armed Forces Day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | Armed Forces Day (observed) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wed | Agricultural Reform Day |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Mon | São Tomé Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 – Jan 5, 2026 | 3 days | Day of King Amador・Day of King Amador (observed) |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Worker's Day |
| Jul 11, 2026 – Jul 13, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day・Independence Day (observed) |
| Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | 3 days | Armed Forces Day・Armed Forces Day (observed) |
| Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 | 3 days | São Tomé Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- − São Tomé Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.