Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Ano Novo | Public |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Dia dos Mártires | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Dia do trabalhador | Public |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | Public |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Armed Forces Day | Dia das Forças Armadas | Public |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Agricultural Reform Day | Dia da Reforma Agrária | Public |
| Dec 21, 2026 | São Tomé Day | Dia de São Tomé | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Natal | Public |