Public holidays in Mozambique 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
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Mozambique public holidays 2026
Mozambique has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Dia de Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| 3 Feb | Tue | Heroes's Day Dia do Heroi Nacional | Nationwide |
| 7 Apr | Tue | Women's Day Dia da Mulher | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Worker's Day Dia do Trabalhador | Nationwide |
| 25 Jun | Thu | Independence Day Dia da Independência | Nationwide |
| 7 Sep | Mon | Victory Day Dia da Victória | Nationwide |
| 25 Sep | Fri | Revolution Day Dia da Revolução | Nationwide |
| 4 Oct | Sun | Day of Peace and Reconciliation Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day Natal | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Mozambique in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Worker's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 7 September 2026: Victory Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 25 September 2026: Revolution Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Mozambique public holidays 2027
Mozambique has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Dia de Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| 3 Feb | Wed | Heroes's Day Dia do Heroi Nacional | Nationwide |
| 7 Apr | Wed | Women's Day Dia da Mulher | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Worker's Day Dia do Trabalhador | Nationwide |
| 25 Jun | Fri | Independence Day Dia da Independência | Nationwide |
| 7 Sep | Tue | Victory Day Dia da Victória | Nationwide |
| 25 Sep | Sat | Revolution Day Dia da Revolução | Nationwide |
| 4 Oct | Mon | Day of Peace and Reconciliation Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day Natal | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Mozambique in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 25 June 2027: Independence Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 4 October 2027: Day of Peace and Reconciliation (Saturday to Monday)
Mozambique public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1)
- February: Heroes's Day (3)
- April: Women's Day (7)
- May: Worker's Day (1)
- June: Independence Day (25)
- September: Victory Day (7); Revolution Day (25)
- October: Day of Peace and Reconciliation (4)
- December: Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in March, July, August, November.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. September is the busiest month, with 2 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 8 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Mozambique
This page lists the public holidays of Mozambique for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Mozambique is Africa/Maputo, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Mozambique have in 2026?
Mozambique has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Mozambique?
The next nationwide public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Mozambique?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Mozambique. It works out the date in Mozambique's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Mozambique fall on a weekend in 2026?
Day of Peace and Reconciliation (Sunday, 4 October 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Mozambique in 2026?
Yes. 4 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Worker's Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Victory Day (Monday, 7 September 2026); Revolution Day (Friday, 25 September 2026); Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Mozambique?
September has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 2 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Mozambique?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Mozambique has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.