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São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2027

11public holidays
6long weekends
5bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Feb 3WednesdayMartyrs' Day
Apr 30FridayLabour Day (substitute day)
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
Jul 12MondayIndependence Day
Sep 6MondayArmed Forces Day
Sep 30ThursdayAgricultural Reform Day
Dec 21TuesdaySão Tomé Day
Dec 24FridayChristmas Day (substitute day)
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day
Dec 31FridayNew Year's Day (substitute day)

In 2027, São Tomé and Príncipe has 11 public holidays, counting 3 substitute days that replace a holiday falling on a weekend. 9 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is New Year's Day (substitute day) on Friday, December 31, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

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

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Oct 1 (1 day)4 days off (Sep 30 to Oct 3)Agricultural Reform Day
Dec 20 (1 day)4 days off (Dec 18 to Dec 21)São Tomé Day
Dec 22, Dec 23 (2 days)6 days off (Dec 21 to Dec 26)São Tomé Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), Christmas Day
Feb 1, Feb 2 (2 days)5 days off (Jan 30 to Feb 3)Martyrs' Day
Feb 4, Feb 5 (2 days)5 days off (Feb 3 to Feb 7)Martyrs' 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 2027?

11, including 3 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 2027?

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

Which 2027 holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe fall on a weekend?

Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027). 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: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 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.