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Is today a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Sao Tome and Principe. The next public holiday is São Tomé Day on Monday 21 December 2026, in 65 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Abidjan time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe.

Next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé Day on Monday 21 December 2026, in 65 days. The last one was Agricultural Reform Day on 30 September 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

HolidayDateWhen
São Tomé DayMonday 21 December 2026in 65 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Martyrs' DayWednesday 3 February 2027in 109 days
Labour Day (substitute day)substituteFriday 30 April 2027in 195 days
Labour DaySaturday 1 May 2027in 196 days

Public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe in 2026

Sao Tome and Principe has 10 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
3 February 2026TuesdayMartyrs' Day
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
12 July 2026SundayweekendIndependence Day
13 July 2026MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)substitute
6 September 2026SundayweekendArmed Forces Day
7 September 2026MondayArmed Forces Day (substitute day)substitute
30 September 2026WednesdayAgricultural Reform Day
21 December 2026MondaySão Tomé Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Sao Tome and Principe in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

São Tomé Day: Mon 21 DecemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe in 2027

Sao Tome and Principe has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

Is today a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Sao Tome and Principe, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe.

What is the next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

The next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé Day on Monday 21 December 2026, in 65 days.

How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2026?

Sao Tome and Principe has 10 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.

Does Sao Tome and Principe move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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