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São Tomé and Príncipe public holidays 2028

9public holidays
3long weekends
6bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2028

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1SaturdayNew Year's Day
Feb 3ThursdayMartyrs' Day
May 1MondayLabour Day
Jul 12WednesdayIndependence Day
Sep 6WednesdayArmed Forces Day
Sep 29FridayAgricultural Reform Day (substitute day)
Sep 30SaturdayAgricultural Reform Day
Dec 21ThursdaySão Tomé Day
Dec 25MondayChristmas Day

In 2028, São Tomé and Príncipe has 9 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 7 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028 and the last one is Christmas Day on Monday, December 25, 2028.

Long weekends in 2028

Best bridge days to book

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

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Dec 22 (1 day)5 days off (Dec 21 to Dec 25)São Tomé Day, Christmas Day
Feb 4 (1 day)4 days off (Feb 3 to Feb 6)Martyrs' Day
Jul 10, Jul 11 (2 days)5 days off (Jul 8 to Jul 12)Independence Day
Jul 13, Jul 14 (2 days)5 days off (Jul 12 to Jul 16)Independence Day
Sep 4, Sep 5 (2 days)5 days off (Sep 2 to Sep 6)Armed Forces Day
Sep 7, Sep 8 (2 days)5 days off (Sep 6 to Sep 10)Armed Forces 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 2028?

9, including 1 substitute day. 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 2028?

3, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Apr 29 to May 1 (Labour Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2028 holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe fall on a weekend?

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1, 2028), Agricultural Reform Day (Saturday, September 30, 2028). 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, 2027. Without holidays: blank 2028 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.