Long weekends in Mozambique, 2026.
Mozambique, 2026: 8 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 4, for 28 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Worker's Day)
- 5 September to 7 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Victory Day)
- 25 September to 27 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Revolution Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 31 January to 3 February: 4 days off, take Mon 2 Feb as leave (Heroes's Day)
- 4 April to 7 April: 4 days off, take Mon 6 Apr as leave (Women's Day)
- 25 June to 28 June: 4 days off, take Fri 26 Jun as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Mozambique, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Dia de Ano Novo) |
| Tuesday 3 February | Heroes's Day (Dia do Heroi Nacional) |
| Tuesday 7 April | Women's Day (Dia da Mulher) |
| Friday 1 May | Worker's Day (Dia do Trabalhador) |
| Thursday 25 June | Independence Day (Dia da Independência) |
| Monday 7 September | Victory Day (Dia da Victória) |
| Friday 25 September | Revolution Day (Dia da Revolução) |
| Sunday 4 October | Day of Peace and Reconciliation (Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Natal) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Mozambique in 2026?
Mozambique has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Mozambique in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Mozambique have in 2026?
Mozambique has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.