Public Holidays in Timor-Leste 2026
18 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Timor-Leste's 2026 national calendar is officially published by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
Timor-Leste Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Veterans Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Idul Fitri Confirmed |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | World Labour Day |
| May 20 | Wednesday | Restoration of Independence Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Idul Adha Confirmed |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Popular Consultation Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints Day |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls Day |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | National Women's Day |
| Nov 12 | Thursday | National Youth Day |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Proclamation of Independence Day |
| Dec 7 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | National Heroes Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional pending official confirmation.
Independence and Liberation History 2026
The calendar contains several dates tied to the independence struggle, including 20 May, 30 August, 12 November, 28 November and 31 December.
Holiday Rules in Timor-Leste
Idul Fitri and Idul Adha are variable holidays. The fixed civic and Christian dates are established by law.
Timor-Leste Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Restoration of Independence Day is 20 May.
- Proclamation of Independence Day is 28 November.
- The official 2026 list contains 18 dates.
- Timor-Leste uses the US dollar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the 2026 dates official?
Yes, the government published the national holiday list in December 2025.
When is Restoration of Independence Day?
20 May.
Why are 2027 Eid dates provisional?
They follow the Islamic lunar calendar.
What is Popular Consultation Day?
It is observed on 30 August.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Presidency of the Council of Ministers release listing the 2026 national holidays under Law No. 10/2005 and amendments.
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, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.