Public holidays · Africa · 2028
Sao Tome and Principe Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe has 8 national public holidays in 2028. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 2 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #202
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Sao Tome and Principe public holidays 2028 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | New Year's Day Next | Ano Novo | Public holiday |
| Martyrs' Day | Dia dos Mártires | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Dia do trabalhador | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Dia da Independência | Public holiday | |
| Armed Forces Day | Dia das Forças Armadas | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Agricultural Reform Day | Dia da Reforma Agrária | Public holiday |
| São Tomé Day | Dia de São Tomé | Public holiday | |
| 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 2028
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Long weekends in Sao Tome and Principe 2028
2 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Thu 3 Feb – Sun 6 Feb
Take off Fri 4 Feb
3days
Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May
No leave needed
5days
Thu 21 Dec – Mon 25 Dec
Take off Fri 22 Dec
3days
Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Sao Tome and Principe
How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2028?
8 national public holidays. That ranks Sao Tome and Principe #202 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.
How many long weekends are there in Sao Tome and Principe in 2028?
2 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 22 Dec) for 5 days in a row from 21 December.
Which Sao Tome and Principe public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan) and Agricultural Reform Day (Sat 30 Sep). 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.