Public Holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe 2026
8 listed public holiday dates in 2026
The national calendar is compact and strongly focused on independence and post-colonial state history.
São Tomé and Príncipe Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 3 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jul 12 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Sep 6 | Sunday | Armed Forces Day |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | Agricultural Reform Day |
| Dec 21 | Monday | São Tomé Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
All listed dates are fixed national holidays.
Independence and Reform 2026
Independence Day is 12 July. Agricultural Reform Day and Armed Forces Day mark key post-independence milestones.
Holiday Rules in São Tomé and Príncipe
Most national holidays are fixed Gregorian dates.
São Tomé and Príncipe Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 12 July.
- Martyrs' Day is 3 February.
- Agricultural Reform Day is 30 September.
- The country remains on UTC+0.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Independence Day?
12 July.
When is Martyrs' Day?
3 February.
Does the calendar have many movable holidays?
No, most dates are fixed.
What is São Tomé Day?
It is observed on 21 December.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official government tourism portal describing national public holidays and 2025 Gazette framework.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, gazette or ministry material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.