Timor-leste Public Holidays in 2023
Timor-leste has a total of 26 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Lunar New Year |
Sunday, January 22, 2023 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday |
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| Veteran's Day |
Friday, March 3, 2023 | Veteran's Day is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2023 | March Equinox in Timor-Leste (Dili) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 7, 2023 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Total Eclipse Holiday |
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | Total Eclipse Holiday is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
| Eid ul Fitr |
Friday, April 21, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Restoration of Independence Day |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | Restoration of Independence Day is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
| Corpus Christi |
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist. |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | June Solstice in Timor-Leste (Dili) |
| Eid al-Adha |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Popular Consultation Day |
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | Popular Consultation Day is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | September Equinox in Timor-Leste (Dili) |
| All Saints' Day |
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| All Souls' Day |
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. |
| Youth National Day |
Sunday, November 12, 2023 | Youth National Day is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
| Election Holiday |
Monday, November 13, 2023 | Election Holiday is a government holiday in Timor-Leste |
| Proclamation of Independence Day |
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | Proclamation of Independence Day is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
| Day of Remembrance |
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Day of Remembrance is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
| Day of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception |
Friday, December 8, 2023 | The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | December Solstice in Timor-Leste (Dili) |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Holiday |
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 | Christmas Holiday is a government holiday in Timor-Leste |
| National Heroes Day |
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Timor-Leste |
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