Long weekends in São Tomé & Príncipe, 2026.
São Tomé & Príncipe, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 19 December to 21 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (São Tomé 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 (Martyrs' Day)
- 26 September to 30 September: 5 days off, take Mon 28 Sept and Tue 29 Sept as leave (Agricultural Reform Day)
Public holidays in São Tomé & Príncipe, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Ano Novo) |
| Tuesday 3 February | Martyrs' Day (Dia dos Mártires) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (Dia do trabalhador) |
| Sunday 12 July | Independence Day (Dia da Independência) |
| Sunday 6 September | Armed Forces Day (Dia das Forças Armadas) |
| Wednesday 30 September | Agricultural Reform Day (Dia da Reforma Agrária) |
| Monday 21 December | São Tomé Day (Dia de São Tomé) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Natal) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in São Tomé & Príncipe in 2026?
São Tomé & Príncipe has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in São Tomé & Príncipe 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 São Tomé & Príncipe have in 2026?
São Tomé & Príncipe has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.