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Mozambique public holidays 2026: 10 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2026, Mozambique has 10 public holidays: 9 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026, and September is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

10Public holidays
9On weekdays
252Working days in year
9Longest break (days)
SeptemberBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

Date	Weekday	Holiday	Substitute day
January 1, 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day	—
February 3, 2026	Tuesday	Heroes’ Day	—
April 7, 2026	Tuesday	Women’s Day	—
May 1, 2026	Friday	Workers' Day	—
June 25, 2026	Thursday	Independence Day	—
September 7, 2026	Monday	Lusaka Peace Agreement	—
September 25, 2026	Friday	Defense Force’s Day	—
October 4, 2026	Sunday	Peace and Reconciliation Day	—
October 5, 2026	Monday	Public Holiday	—
December 25, 2026	Friday	Family Day	—

2026 calendar

Holiday
Weekend

Holidays on weekend days

Holiday	Date	Weekday / Substitute day
Peace and Reconciliation Day	October 4, 2026	Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

Date	Days off	vacation days	Holiday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026	4	1	New Year's Day
January 31, 2026 – February 3, 2026	4	1	Heroes’ Day
April 4, 2026 – April 7, 2026	4	1	Women’s Day
May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026	3	No leave needed	Workers' Day
April 25, 2026 – May 3, 2026	9	4	Workers' Day

Moving holidays

No moving holiday dates changed from the previous year.

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