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Public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe in 2026

Sao Tome and Principe has 10 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. September has the most with 3.

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2026 public holiday dates in Sao Tome and Principe

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

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.

Labour Day: Fri 1 MayIndependence Day (substitute day): Mon 13 JulyArmed Forces Day (substitute day): Mon 7 SeptemberSão Tomé Day: Mon 21 DecemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026

Independence Day: Sunday 12 July 2026Armed Forces Day: Sunday 6 September 2026

Other years

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