Sao Tome and Principe Public Holidays in 2026
Sao Tome and Principe has a total of 16 holidays in 2026. 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 |
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| New Year |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Day of King Amador |
Sunday, January 4, 2026 | Day of King Amador is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| Day off for Day of King Amador |
Monday, January 5, 2026 | Day of King Amador is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre |
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) |
| Labour Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| Day off for Independence Day |
Monday, July 13, 2026 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| Armed Forces' Day |
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Armed Forces' Day is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| Day off for Armed Forces' Day |
Monday, September 7, 2026 | Armed Forces' Day is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) |
| Nationalization of the Roças |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Nationalization of the Roças is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| São Tomé Day |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | São Tomé Day is a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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