Public Holidays in Angola 2026
15 listed holiday/non-working dates in 2026
Angola's 2026 calendar includes statutory holidays and bridge days, including Friday 18 September after National Hero Day.
Angola Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Day off for New Year Observed |
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | Liberation Movement Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival Holiday |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnival |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Southern Africa Liberation Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Peace Day |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| Sep 17 | Thursday | National Hero Day |
| Sep 18 | Friday | Day off for National Hero Day Bridge |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Holiday rules can vary by sector or locality. Future religious and officially declared dates should be rechecked before travel, payroll or business planning.
National Commemorations in Angola 2026
Holiday Rules in Angola
Angola can designate an adjacent weekday as a day off around certain fixed holidays. These practical closure dates matter separately from the commemorative date printed on the calendar.
Angola Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is observed on 11 November.
- Peace Day on 4 April marks the end of the civil war in 2002.
- Carnival and the preceding Carnival holiday create a two-day break.
- Observed days can be added next to fixed holidays in some years.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Angola Independence Day?
Angola observes Independence Day on 11 November.
Does Angola have Carnival holidays?
Yes. Carnival and a preceding Carnival holiday are part of the public holiday calendar.
Can a fixed holiday create another day off?
Yes. Angola may designate an adjacent weekday as a day off in connection with a fixed holiday.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Angolan diplomatic mission calendar, including the 18 September 2026 bridge day after National Hero Day.