National and Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe (2030) 🇸🇹

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 2030?

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2030.

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:Tuesday, January 1, 2030: New Year's DayFriday, January 4, 2030: Day of King AmadorSunday, February 3, 2030: Martyrs' DayMonday, February 4, 2030: Martyrs' Day (observed)Wednesday, May 1, 2030: Worker's Day

Q: How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2031?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2031.

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

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State & Regional Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

Cantagalo Holidays

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

Caué Holidays

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

Lembá Holidays

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

Lobata Holidays

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

Mé-Zóchi Holidays

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

Príncipe Holidays

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

Água Grande Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Tuesday	New Year's Day
4 Jan	Friday	Day of King Amador
3 Feb	Sunday	Martyrs' Day
4 Feb	Monday	Martyrs' Day (observed)
1 May	Wednesday	Worker's Day
12 Jul	Friday	Independence Day
6 Sep	Friday	Armed Forces Day
30 Sep	Monday	Agricultural Reform Day
20 Dec	Friday	São Tomé Day (observed)
21 Dec	Saturday	São Tomé Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	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 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 2030?

Sao Tome and Principe has 12 public holidays in 2030.

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:

Tuesday, January 1, 2030: New Year's Day
Friday, January 4, 2030: Day of King Amador
Sunday, February 3, 2030: Martyrs' Day
Monday, February 4, 2030: Martyrs' Day (observed)
Wednesday, May 1, 2030: Worker's Day

How many public holidays does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2031?

Sao Tome and Principe will have 12 public holidays in 2031.

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.