National and Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe (2027) 🇸🇹

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 2027?

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2027.

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: What are the upcoming public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe?

The next 5 public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe:Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year's DayMonday, January 4, 2027: Day of King AmadorWednesday, February 3, 2027: Martyrs' DayFriday, April 30, 2027: Worker's Day (observed)Saturday, May 1, 2027: Worker's Day

Q: How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2028?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2028.

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

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State & Regional Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

Cantagalo Holidays

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

Caué Holidays

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

Lembá Holidays

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

Lobata Holidays

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

Mé-Zóchi Holidays

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

Príncipe Holidays

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

Água Grande Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Monday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Wednesday	Martyrs' Day
30 Apr	Friday	Worker's Day (observed)
1 May	Saturday	Worker's Day
12 Jul	Monday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Monday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Thursday	Agricultural Reform Day
21 Dec	Tuesday	São Tomé Day
24 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day (observed)
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day
31 Dec	Friday	New Year's 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 2027?

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2027.

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.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe?

The next 5 public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe:

Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year's Day
Monday, January 4, 2027: Day of King Amador
Wednesday, February 3, 2027: Martyrs' Day
Friday, April 30, 2027: Worker's Day (observed)
Saturday, May 1, 2027: Worker's Day

How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2028?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2028.

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.