Public Holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe, 2026
São Tomé and Príncipe observes 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 2 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 8
- On a weekend
- 2
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 255
Nationwide
São Tomé and Príncipe holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across São Tomé and Príncipe. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 3 February 2026 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 12 July 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 6 September 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | Armed Forces Day | Nationwide |
| 30 September 2026 | Wednesday | Agricultural Reform Day | Nationwide |
| 21 December 2026 | Monday | São Tomé Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
6 of São Tomé and Príncipe's 8 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 2 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Independence Day (12 July 2026), Armed Forces Day (6 September 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 255 business days in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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