Public holidays in Mozambique, 2026
10 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Mozambique drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Family Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 3 February | Heroes’ Day | Tuesday |
| 7 April | Women’s Day | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Workers' Day | Friday |
| 25 June | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 7 September | Lusaka Peace Agreement | Monday |
| 25 September | Defense Force’s Day | Friday |
| 4 October | Peace and Reconciliation Day | Sunday |
| 5 October | Public Holiday | Monday |
| 25 December | Family Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Mozambique have in 2026?
10 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Mozambique?
Family Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.