Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe 2026 🇸🇹

Sao Tome and Principe has 5 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Armed Forces Day on 6. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Sao Tome and Principe.

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This year, Sao Tome and Principe observes 12 public holidays , with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Armed Forces Day on 6. Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day (observed).

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday Long weekend	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday Long weekend	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Sao Tome and Principe 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Armed Forces Day (observed) — 7. Sep (Monday) — long weekend
São Tomé Day — 21. Dec (Monday) — long weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend

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State & Regional Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

Água Grande Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Cantagalo Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Caué Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Lembá Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Lobata Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Mé-Zóchi Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Príncipe Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
6. Sep	Sunday	Armed Forces Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day (observed)	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	Agricultural Reform Day	Public holiday
21. Dec	Monday	São Tomé Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2026?

Sao Tome and Principe observes 5 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

The next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe is Armed Forces Day on 6. Sep.

Are public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.