Public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe 2025
Every public holiday in Sao Tome and Principe in 2025 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Sao Tome and Principe, 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National |
| 3 January | Friday | Day of King Amador (observed) | National |
| 4 January | Saturday | Day of King Amador | National |
| 17 January | Friday | Discovery of Príncipe Island | Regional |
| 3 February | Monday | Martyrs' Day | National |
| 29 April | Tuesday | Autonomy Day | Regional |
| 1 May | Thursday | Worker's Day | National |
| 11 July | Friday | Independence Day (observed) | National |
| 12 July | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 15 August | Friday | São Lourenço Day | Regional |
| 5 September | Friday | Armed Forces Day (observed) | National |
| 6 September | Saturday | Armed Forces Day | National |
| 30 September | Tuesday | Agricultural Reform Day | National |
| 21 December | Sunday | São Tomé Day | National |
| 22 December | Monday | São Tomé Day (observed) | National |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 13 national holidays in 2025, 9 fall on a weekday and 4 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
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