National and Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe (2023) 🇸🇹

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

The next public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe is Armed Forces Day on Sunday, September 6, 2026 — in 29 days.

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

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2023.

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

The most recent public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe was Independence Day (observed) on Monday, July 13, 2026 — 26 days ago.

Q: How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2024?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2024.

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 Armed Forces Day. The most recent was Independence Day (observed).

2023 National Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

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

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State & Regional Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

Cantagalo Holidays

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

Caué Holidays

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

Lembá Holidays

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

Lobata Holidays

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

Mé-Zóchi Holidays

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

Príncipe Holidays

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

Água Grande Holidays

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

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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 Armed Forces Day on Sunday, September 6, 2026 — in 29 days.

Is today a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe?

No — today (Saturday, August 8, 2026) is not a public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe.

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

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2023.

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

The most recent public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe was Independence Day (observed) on Monday, July 13, 2026 — 26 days ago.

How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2024?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2024.

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.