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Mozambique public holidays 2027: 9 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2027, Mozambique has 9 public holidays: 6 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2027, and September is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

9Public holidays
6On weekdays
255Working days in year
9Longest break (days)
SeptemberBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

Date	Weekday	Holiday	Substitute day
January 1, 2027	Friday	New Year's Day	—
February 3, 2027	Wednesday	Heroes’ Day	—
April 7, 2027	Wednesday	Women’s Day	—
May 1, 2027	Saturday	Workers' Day	—
June 25, 2027	Friday	Independence Day	—
September 7, 2027	Tuesday	Lusaka Peace Agreement	—
September 25, 2027	Saturday	Defense Force’s Day	—
October 4, 2027	Monday	Peace and Reconciliation Day	—
December 25, 2027	Saturday	Family Day	—

2027 calendar

Holiday
Weekend

Holidays on weekend days

Holiday	Date	Weekday / Substitute day
Workers' Day	May 1, 2027	Saturday
Defense Force’s Day	September 25, 2027	Saturday
Family Day	December 25, 2027	Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

Date	Days off	vacation days	Holiday
January 1, 2027 – January 3, 2027	3	No leave needed	New Year's Day
January 30, 2027 – February 3, 2027	5	2	Heroes’ Day
April 3, 2027 – April 7, 2027	5	2	Women’s Day
June 19, 2027 – June 27, 2027	9	4	Independence Day

Moving holidays

No moving holiday dates changed from the previous year.

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