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São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2026

10public holidays
5long weekends
4bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Feb 3TuesdayMartyrs' Day
May 1FridayLabour Day
Jul 12SundayIndependence Day
Jul 13MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)
Sep 6SundayArmed Forces Day
Sep 7MondayArmed Forces Day (substitute day)
Sep 30WednesdayAgricultural Reform Day
Dec 21MondaySão Tomé Day
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day

In 2026, São Tomé and Príncipe has 10 public holidays, counting 2 substitute days that replace a holiday falling on a weekend. 8 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last one is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

Long weekends in 2026

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Jan 2 (1 day)4 days off (Jan 1 to Jan 4)New Year's Day
Feb 2 (1 day)4 days off (Jan 31 to Feb 3)Martyrs' Day
Sep 28, Sep 29 (2 days)5 days off (Sep 26 to Sep 30)Agricultural Reform Day
Oct 1, Oct 2 (2 days)5 days off (Sep 30 to Oct 4)Agricultural Reform Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does São Tomé and Príncipe have in 2026?

10, including 2 substitute days. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026?

5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from May 1 to May 3 (Labour Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2026 holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe fall on a weekend?

Independence Day (Sunday, July 12, 2026), Armed Forces Day (Sunday, September 6, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for São Tomé and Príncipe: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.