Public holidays · Africa · 2027
Sao Tome and Principe Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe has 8 national public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #203
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Sao Tome and Principe public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | Ano Novo | Public holiday | |
| Martyrs' Day | Dia dos Mártires | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Dia do trabalhador | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Dia da Independência | Public holiday | |
| Armed Forces Day | Dia das Forças Armadas | Public holiday | |
| Agricultural Reform Day | Dia da Reforma Agrária | Public holiday | |
| São Tomé Day | Dia de São Tomé | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Natal | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Sao Tome and Principe holiday calendar 2027
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Long weekends in Sao Tome and Principe 2027
3 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Sat 10 Jul – Mon 12 Jul
No leave needed
3days
Sat 4 Sep – Mon 6 Sep
No leave needed
4days
Thu 30 Sep – Sun 3 Oct
Take off Fri 1 Oct
4days
Sat 18 Dec – Tue 21 Dec
Take off Mon 20 Dec
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Sao Tome and Principe
How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2027?
8 national public holidays. That ranks Sao Tome and Principe #203 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Sao Tome and Principe in 2027?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 1 Oct) for 4 days in a row from 30 September.
Which Sao Tome and Principe public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Sat 1 May) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe?
December, with 2 national holidays: São Tomé Day and Christmas Day.