Public Holidays in Mozambique 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Mozambique's national calendar is centered on independence, liberation history and national reconciliation rather than a large number of religious holidays.
Mozambique Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 3 | Tuesday | Heroes' Day |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | Mozambican Women's Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Victory Day |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Armed Forces Day |
| Oct 4 | Sunday | Peace and Reconciliation Day |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Peace and Reconciliation Day Holiday Observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Family Day |
Observed Monday treatment follows the national public-holiday practice for Sunday holidays.
Independence and Liberation History 2026
Independence Day is 25 June. Heroes' Day, Victory Day, Armed Forces Day and Peace and Reconciliation Day mark key dates in Mozambique's modern history.
Holiday Rules in Mozambique
When a fixed national holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday can be observed. This is why 5 October appears in 2026.
Mozambique Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 25 June.
- Family Day replaces the usual Christmas label on 25 December.
- Peace and Reconciliation Day is 4 October.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mozambique Independence Day?
It is observed on 25 June.
Why is 5 October a holiday in 2026?
Peace and Reconciliation Day falls on Sunday 4 October, so Monday is observed.
Is Good Friday a national public holiday?
It is widely observed religiously, but it is not part of the core national public-holiday list used here.
What is Family Day?
25 December is officially observed as Family Day.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official government portal listing Mozambique's national holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or official-gazette material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.