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São Tomé & Príncipe public holidays 2028: 8 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2028, São Tomé & Príncipe has 8 public holidays: 6 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. Martyrs' Day falls on February 3, 2028, and September is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

Public holidays in 2028

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2028SaturdayNew Year's Day—
February 3, 2028ThursdayMartyrs' Day—
May 1, 2028MondayLabour Day—
July 12, 2028WednesdayIndependence Day—
September 6, 2028WednesdayArmed Forces Day—
September 29, 2028FridayAgricultural Reform Day (substitute day)Substitute day
September 30, 2028SaturdayAgricultural Reform Day—
December 21, 2028ThursdaySão Tomé Day—
December 25, 2028MondayChristmas Day—

2028 calendar

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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2028Saturday
Agricultural Reform DaySeptember 30, 2028Saturday / September 29, 2028

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
February 3, 2028 – February 6, 202841Martyrs' Day
April 29, 2028 – May 1, 20283No leave neededLabour Day
April 29, 2028 – May 7, 202894Labour Day
July 8, 2028 – July 12, 202852Independence Day
September 2, 2028 – September 6, 202852Armed Forces Day

Moving holidays

No moving holiday dates changed from the previous year.

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