Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
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São Tomé Day
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São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2026
São Tomé and Príncipe has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| 3 Feb | Tue | Martyrs' Day Dia dos Mártires | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day Dia do trabalhador | Nationwide |
| 12 Jul | Sun | Independence Day Dia da Independência | Nationwide |
| 6 Sep | Sun | Armed Forces Day Dia das Forças Armadas | Nationwide |
| 30 Sep | Wed | Agricultural Reform Day Dia da Reforma Agrária | Nationwide |
| 21 Dec | Mon | São Tomé Day Dia de São Tomé | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day Natal | Nationwide |
Long weekends in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 21 December 2026: São Tomé Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2027
São Tomé and Príncipe has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| 3 Feb | Wed | Martyrs' Day Dia dos Mártires | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day Dia do trabalhador | Nationwide |
| 12 Jul | Mon | Independence Day Dia da Independência | Nationwide |
| 6 Sep | Mon | Armed Forces Day Dia das Forças Armadas | Nationwide |
| 30 Sep | Thu | Agricultural Reform Day Dia da Reforma Agrária | Nationwide |
| 21 Dec | Tue | São Tomé Day Dia de São Tomé | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day Natal | Nationwide |
Long weekends in São Tomé and Príncipe 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)
- Monday, 12 July 2027: Independence Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 6 September 2027: Armed Forces Day (Saturday to Monday)
São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1)
- February: Martyrs' Day (3)
- May: Labour Day (1)
- July: Independence Day (12)
- September: Armed Forces Day (6); Agricultural Reform Day (30)
- December: São Tomé Day (21); Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in March, April, June, August, October, 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 6 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe
This page lists the public holidays of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe is Africa/Sao_Tome, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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BurundiFrequently asked questions
How many public holidays does São Tomé and Príncipe have in 2026?
São Tomé and Príncipe has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The next nationwide public holiday is São Tomé Day on Monday, 21 December 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in São Tomé and Príncipe. It works out the date in São Tomé and Príncipe's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe fall on a weekend in 2026?
Independence Day (Sunday, 12 July 2026); Armed Forces Day (Sunday, 6 September 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026?
Yes. 3 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); São Tomé Day (Monday, 21 December 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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
September has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 2 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If São Tomé and Príncipe 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.