National and Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe (2022) 🇸🇹

Q: When is the next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

The next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe is Independence Day on Sunday, July 12, 2026 — in 18 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2022?

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2022.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

The most recent public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe was Worker's Day on Friday, May 1, 2026 — 54 days ago.

Q: How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2023?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2023.

Q: Does Sao Tome and Principe have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Sao Tome and Principe has 7 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Sao Tome and Principe observes 12 public holidays this year, with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Independence Day. The most recent was Worker's Day.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

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State & Regional Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

Cantagalo Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

Caué Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

Lembá Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

Lobata Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

Mé-Zóchi Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

Príncipe Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
17 Jan	Monday	Discovery of Príncipe Island
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
29 Apr	Friday	Autonomy Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
15 Aug	Monday	São Lourenço Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

Água Grande Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Tuesday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 May	Sunday	Worker's Day
2 May	Monday	Worker's Day (observed)
12 Jul	Tuesday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Tuesday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Friday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Wednesday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

When is the next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

The next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe is Independence Day on Sunday, July 12, 2026 — in 18 days.

Is today a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

No — today (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) is not a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe.

How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2022?

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2022.

What was the most recent public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

The most recent public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe was Worker's Day on Friday, May 1, 2026 — 54 days ago.

How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2023?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2023.

Does Sao Tome and Principe have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Sao Tome and Principe has 7 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.