Public Holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe
Every public holiday in São Tomé and Príncipe for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
São Tomé Day · Monday, December 21, 2026
São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Ano Novo | Public |
| Feb 3 | Tuesday | Dia dos Mártires | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Dia do trabalhador | Public |
| Jul 12 | Sunday | Dia da Independência | Public |
| Sep 6 | Sunday | Dia das Forças Armadas | Public |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | Dia da Reforma Agrária | Public |
| Dec 21 | Monday | Dia de São Tomé | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Natal | Public |
São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Ano Novo | Public |
| Feb 3 | Wednesday | Dia dos Mártires | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Dia do trabalhador | Public |
| Jul 12 | Monday | Dia da Independência | Public |
| Sep 6 | Monday | Dia das Forças Armadas | Public |
| Sep 30 | Thursday | Dia da Reforma Agrária | Public |
| Dec 21 | Tuesday | Dia de São Tomé | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Natal | Public |
São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Ano Novo | Public |
| Feb 3 | Thursday | Dia dos Mártires | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Dia do trabalhador | Public |
| Jul 12 | Wednesday | Dia da Independência | Public |
| Sep 6 | Wednesday | Dia das Forças Armadas | Public |
| Sep 30 | Saturday | Dia da Reforma Agrária | Public |
| Dec 21 | Thursday | Dia de São Tomé | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Natal | Public |
Other countries
About holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe
This page lists São Tomé and Príncipe's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe has 8 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé Day on Monday, December 21, 2026 — 55 days away.
Are all holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.