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Mozambique public holidays 2028: 10 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2028, Mozambique has 10 public holidays: 8 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Heroes’ Day falls on February 3, 2028, and June is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

10Public holidays
8On weekdays
252Working days in year
9Longest break (days)
JuneBusiest month

Public holidays in 2028

Date	Weekday	Holiday	Substitute day
January 1, 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day	—
February 3, 2028	Thursday	Heroes’ Day	—
April 7, 2028	Friday	Women’s Day	—
May 1, 2028	Monday	Workers' Day	—
June 25, 2028	Sunday	Independence Day	—
June 26, 2028	Monday	Public Holiday	—
September 7, 2028	Thursday	Lusaka Peace Agreement	—
September 25, 2028	Monday	Defense Force’s Day	—
October 4, 2028	Wednesday	Peace and Reconciliation Day	—
December 25, 2028	Monday	Family Day	—

2028 calendar

Holiday
Weekend

Holidays on weekend days

Holiday	Date	Weekday / Substitute day
New Year's Day	January 1, 2028	Saturday
Independence Day	June 25, 2028	Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

Date	Days off	vacation days	Holiday
February 3, 2028 – February 6, 2028	4	1	Heroes’ Day
April 7, 2028 – April 9, 2028	3	No leave needed	Women’s Day
April 1, 2028 – April 9, 2028	9	4	Women’s Day
April 29, 2028 – May 1, 2028	3	No leave needed	Workers' Day
April 29, 2028 – May 7, 2028	9	4	Workers' Day
June 24, 2028 – June 26, 2028	3	No leave needed	Independence Day, Public Holiday
June 24, 2028 – July 2, 2028	9	4	Independence Day, Public Holiday

Moving holidays

No moving holiday dates changed from the previous year.

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