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Public holidays in São Tomé & Príncipe, 2028
Holiday dates10vs 2027: -2
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays8not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank208 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Tue | Day of King Amador |
| Feb 3, 2028 | Thu | Martyrs' Day |
| May 1, 2028 | Mon | Worker's Day |
| Jul 12, 2028 | Wed | Independence Day |
| Sep 6, 2028 | Wed | Armed Forces Day |
| Sep 29, 2028 | Fri | Agricultural Reform Day (observed) |
| Sep 30, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Agricultural Reform Day |
| Dec 21, 2028 | Thu | São Tomé Day |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028 | 3 days | New Year's Day (observed)・New Year's Day |
| Apr 29, 2028 – May 1, 2028 | 3 days | Worker's Day |
| Sep 29, 2028 – Oct 1, 2028 | 3 days | Agricultural Reform Day (observed)・Agricultural Reform Day |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 25, 2028 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Agricultural Reform Day (observed)
- − Christmas Day (observed)
- − New Year's Day (observed)
- − Worker's Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.