Mozambique (MZ)
Portuguese-speaking East African country with 2,500 km of Indian Ocean coastline, extraordinary marine parks, growing LNG energy sector, and low cost of living for expats in Maputo.
Capital: Maputo
Region: Africa
Language: Portuguese
Currency: MZN (MT)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 20)
Emergency: 119
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Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays in Mozambique. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Ano Novo
National holiday. All government offices, banks, and most businesses closed.
February 2026
Tue 3
Heroes' Day Public Holiday
Dia dos Heróis Moçambicanos
Commemorates the assassination of Eduardo Mondlane, founder of FRELIMO, in 1969. Public holiday — banks and government closed.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Sexta-feira Santa
Good Friday — date varies annually based on Easter. Public holiday in Mozambique. Most businesses and government offices closed.
Tue 7
Mozambican Women's Day Public Holiday
Dia da Mulher Moçambicana
Commemorates the founding of the Organisation of Mozambican Women (OMM) in 1973. Public holiday.
May 2026
Fri 1
Workers' Day Public Holiday
Dia do Trabalhador
International Labour Day. Major public holiday with marches and celebrations. All businesses and government closed.
June 2026
Thu 25
Independence Day Public Holiday
Dia da Independência
Celebrates Mozambique's independence from Portugal on 25 June 1975. The most important national holiday. Major military parade in Maputo. Banks, government, and businesses closed.
September 2026
Mon 7
Victory Day Public Holiday
Dia da Vitória
Commemorates the victory of the armed struggle for independence — the Lusaka Accord of 7 September 1974. Public holiday.
Fri 25
Armed Forces Day Public Holiday
Dia das Forças Armadas
Commemorates the start of the armed struggle (FRELIMO guerrilla campaign) on 25 September 1964. Public holiday.
October 2026
Sun 4
Peace and Reconciliation Day Public Holiday
Dia da Paz e Reconciliação
Commemorates the General Peace Agreement of 4 October 1992 that ended the civil war. Falls on Sunday in 2026 — substitute observed Monday Oct 5.
Mon 5
Peace and Reconciliation Day (substitute) Public Holiday
Dia da Paz e Reconciliação (dia de substituto)
Substitute for Day of Peace and Reconciliation (Oct 4 falls on Sunday in 2026) — observed Monday Oct 5 per Mozambican Labour Law.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day / Family Day Public Holiday
Natal / Dia da Família
Christmas Day also observed as Family Day in Mozambique. Public holiday. Banks and government closed. Many businesses close or reduce hours 24–26 December.
Note: Some holidays in Mozambique apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.