Are you living in Mozambique or planning a trip there in 2026? It helps to know the public holiday calendar early, especially if you are arranging work, travel, or time off around national days.
Mozambique has 9 national public holidays in 2026. Of those, 7 fall on weekdays, while 2 fall on weekends. Published 2026 holiday calendars also show that when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a day off in some cases.
Whether you live in Mozambique or are just visiting, it is worth keeping an eye on these dates. On some of these days, offices, banks, schools, and smaller businesses may be closed or operate on reduced hours.

Public holidays in Mozambique in 2026
| Date | Day of week | Holiday name | Local holiday name | Is it a day off work? |
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Dia de Ano Novo | Yes |
| 3 February 2026 | Tuesday | Heroes’ Day | Dia do Herói Nacional | Yes |
| 7 April 2026 | Tuesday | Mozambican Women’s Day | Dia da Mulher Moçambicana | Yes |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Worker’s Day | Dia do Trabalhador | Yes |
| 25 June 2026 | Thursday | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | Yes |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Victory Day | Dia da Vitória | Yes |
| 25 September 2026 | Friday | Armed Forces Day | Dia das Forças Armadas / Dia da Revolução | Yes |
| 4 October 2026 | Sunday | Peace and Reconciliation Day | Dia da Paz e Reconciliação | Yes |
| 5 October 2026 | Monday | Day off for Peace and Reconciliation Day | Dia de descanso pelo Dia da Paz e Reconciliação | Yes |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Family Day / Christmas Day | Dia da Família / Natal | Yes |
These are the public holiday dates shown in published 2026 Mozambique calendars. Notably, 25 September is listed as Armed Forces Day in current holiday calendars, and 5 October 2026 is shown as the observed day off after Peace and Reconciliation Day falls on a Sunday.
How many public holidays are observed in Mozambique?
Mozambique has 9 core public holidays in the annual calendar. In 2026, the practical total of days off shown in published calendars is 10, because Peace and Reconciliation Day falls on a Sunday and is followed by an observed public holiday on Monday, 5 October 2026.
One detail worth noting is that Good Friday appears in some calendars as an observance, not as a public holiday, so it is not included in the public holiday tables here.
The most popular holidays in Mozambique
A few public holidays stand out more than others in Mozambique’s calendar. Independence Day on 25 June is one of the country’s most important national dates, while Heroes’ Day on 3 February and Victory Day on 7 September are also major civic observances.
The year also includes Mozambican Women’s Day, Worker’s Day, Peace and Reconciliation Day, and Family Day on 25 December. Together, these dates shape the main national holiday calendar used for work and travel planning.
What the public holidays and days off are in Mozambique
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day falls on 1 January and opens the public holiday calendar in Mozambique.
Heroes’ Day
Heroes’ Day is observed on 3 February. Current published calendars list it as Mozambican Heroes Day.
Mozambican Women’s Day
Mozambican Women’s Day is celebrated on 7 April each year and is one of the country’s fixed-date public holidays.
Worker’s Day
Worker’s Day is observed on 1 May and is a nationwide public holiday.
Independence Day
Independence Day is celebrated on 25 June and is one of the key national dates in Mozambique’s calendar.
Victory Day
Victory Day falls on 7 September. In 2026, it lands on a Monday.
Armed Forces Day
The 25 September holiday is shown in current calendars as Armed Forces Day, though some older sample lists call it Revolution Day. For consistency with current published calendars, the table uses Armed Forces Day.
Peace and Reconciliation Day
Peace and Reconciliation Day is observed on 4 October. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, and published calendars show Monday, 5 October 2026 as the observed day off.
Family Day / Christmas Day
25 December is listed in current Mozambique calendars as Family Day, though many sample lists also refer to it as Christmas Day.
Public holidays in Mozambique in 2027
| Date | Day of week | Holiday name | Local holiday name | Is it a day off work? |
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day | Dia de Ano Novo | Yes |
| 3 February 2027 | Wednesday | Heroes’ Day | Dia do Herói Nacional | Yes |
| 7 April 2027 | Wednesday | Mozambican Women’s Day | Dia da Mulher Moçambicana | Yes |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Worker’s Day | Dia do Trabalhador | Yes |
| 25 June 2027 | Friday | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | Yes |
| 7 September 2027 | Tuesday | Victory Day | Dia da Vitória | Yes |
| 25 September 2027 | Saturday | Armed Forces Day | Dia das Forças Armadas / Dia da Revolução | Yes |
| 4 October 2027 | Monday | Peace and Reconciliation Day | Dia da Paz e Reconciliação | Yes |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Family Day / Christmas Day | Dia da Família / Natal | Yes |
These 2027 dates match currently published Mozambique holiday calendars.
Public holidays in Mozambique in 2028
| Date | Day of week | Holiday name | Local holiday name | Is it a day off work? |
| 1 January 2028 | Saturday | New Year’s Day | Dia de Ano Novo | Yes |
| 3 February 2028 | Thursday | Heroes’ Day | Dia do Herói Nacional | Yes |
| 7 April 2028 | Friday | Mozambican Women’s Day | Dia da Mulher Moçambicana | Yes |
| 1 May 2028 | Monday | Worker’s Day | Dia do Trabalhador | Yes |
| 25 June 2028 | Sunday | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | Yes |
| 26 June 2028 | Monday | Independence Day observed | Dia de descanso pela Independência | Yes |
| 7 September 2028 | Thursday | Victory Day | Dia da Vitória | Yes |
| 25 September 2028 | Monday | Armed Forces Day | Dia das Forças Armadas / Dia da Revolução | Yes |
| 4 October 2028 | Wednesday | Peace and Reconciliation Day | Dia da Paz e Reconciliação | Yes |
| 25 December 2028 | Monday | Family Day / Christmas Day | Dia da Família / Natal | Yes |
These 2028 dates match currently published Mozambique holiday calendars, including the observed day off on 26 June 2028 after Independence Day falls on a Sunday.
Conclusion
Mozambique’s 2026 public holiday calendar is fairly straightforward, but it is still worth checking carefully because some holidays that fall on a Sunday may be followed by an observed Monday day off. With the 2027 and 2028 tables included as well, it is easier to plan work, travel, and annual leave ahead of time.
Last Updated on 04/05/2026