Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Mozambique

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Mozambique's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Mozambique

Friday 25 DecemberFamily Day · Dia da Família
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Dia da Fraternidade universal
Wednesday 3 February 2027Heroes’ Day · Dia dos heróis moçambicanos
Wednesday 7 April 2027Women’s Day · Dia da Mulher Moçambicana
Saturday 1 May 2027Workers' Day · Dia Internacional dos Trabalhadores
Sunday 2 May 2027Mother's Day · Dia das Mães
Friday 25 June 2027Independence Day · Dia da Independência Nacional
Tuesday 7 September 2027Lusaka Peace Agreement · Dia da Vitória
Saturday 25 September 2027Defense Force’s Day · Dia das Forças Armadas de Libertação Nacional
Monday 4 October 2027Peace and Reconciliation Day · Dia da Paz e Reconciliação

All 2026 holidays in Mozambique

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Dia da Fraternidade universal
Tuesday 3 FebruaryHeroes’ Day · Dia dos heróis moçambicanos
Tuesday 7 AprilWomen’s Day · Dia da Mulher Moçambicana
Friday 1 MayWorkers' Day · Dia Internacional dos Trabalhadores
Sunday 3 MayMother's Day · Dia das Mães
Thursday 25 JuneIndependence Day · Dia da Independência Nacional
Monday 7 SeptemberLusaka Peace Agreement · Dia da Vitória
Friday 25 SeptemberDefense Force’s Day · Dia das Forças Armadas de Libertação Nacional
Sunday 4 OctoberPeace and Reconciliation Day · Dia da Paz e Reconciliação
Monday 5 OctoberPublic Holiday · Feriado Obrigatório
Friday 25 DecemberFamily Day · Dia da Família

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Mozambique

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Mozambique?

Family Day — Friday 25 December.

How many public holidays does Mozambique have?

Mozambique has 11 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Mozambique?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Mozambique during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Mozambique?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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