Angola: public holidays 2026

New Year's Day marks the beginning of the Gregorian year. Angola's holidays law lists 1 January as a national holiday throughout the country.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside Angola's New Year's Day for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a second New Year observance or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.

Angola's Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle for National Liberation commemorates the 4 February 1961 uprising that began the armed phase of the independence struggle. Angola's holidays law lists it as a national holiday throughout the country.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside Angola's Carnival holiday for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a second Carnival observance or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.

Angola’s Carnival is a nationwide cultural celebration and public holiday marked by parades, music, dance and public festivities. Local cultural programs may vary.

International Women's Day recognizes women's equality and social, economic and political contributions. Angola's holidays law lists 8 March as a nationwide public holiday; no separate year-specific theme is implied.

Southern Africa Liberation Day commemorates the liberation struggle in southern Africa and is associated with the 1988 Battle of Cuito Cuanavale and the region's path toward liberation. Angola's holidays law lists it as a national holiday throughout the country.

Good Friday commemorates the Passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. Angola’s holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday; religious rites and workplace practices may vary.

Angola's Peace and National Reconciliation Day marks the national peace settlement of 4 April 2002 and the reconciliation that followed the civil-war period. Angola's holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday.

International Workers' Day honors workers and the social importance of labour. Angola's holidays law lists 1 May as a nationwide public holiday; no separate employer or sector rules are implied.

Angola’s Day of the Founder of the Nation and the National Hero honors Agostinho Neto, whom the country’s national historical tradition recognizes as its founder and national hero. The holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside Angola's Founder of the Nation and National Hero Day for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a second founder or hero commemoration or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.

All Souls’ Day is a Christian day of remembrance and prayer for the departed. Angola’s holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday; it is distinct from All Saints’ Day.

Angola's National Independence Day commemorates the country's proclamation of independence on 11 November 1975. It is a national holiday throughout the country under Angola's holidays law.

Angola’s Christmas and Family Day celebrates the Christian Nativity and the importance of family. Angola’s holidays law lists 25 December as a national holiday throughout the country; additional half-day or workplace arrangements are not covered here.

New Year's Day marks the beginning of the Gregorian year. Angola's holidays law lists 1 January as a national holiday throughout the country.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside Angola's Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle for National Liberation for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a second commemoration or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.

Angola's Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle for National Liberation commemorates the 4 February 1961 uprising that began the armed phase of the independence struggle. Angola's holidays law lists it as a national holiday throughout the country.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside Angola's Carnival holiday for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a second Carnival observance or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.

Angola’s Carnival is a nationwide cultural celebration and public holiday marked by parades, music, dance and public festivities. Local cultural programs may vary.

International Women's Day recognizes women's equality and social, economic and political contributions. Angola's holidays law lists 8 March as a nationwide public holiday; no separate year-specific theme is implied.

Southern Africa Liberation Day commemorates the liberation struggle in southern Africa and is associated with the 1988 Battle of Cuito Cuanavale and the region's path toward liberation. Angola's holidays law lists it as a national holiday throughout the country.

Angola's Peace and National Reconciliation Day marks the national peace settlement of 4 April 2002 and the reconciliation that followed the civil-war period. Angola's holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday.

Good Friday commemorates the Passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. Angola’s holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday; religious rites and workplace practices may vary.

International Workers' Day honors workers and the social importance of labour. Angola's holidays law lists 1 May as a nationwide public holiday; no separate employer or sector rules are implied.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside International Workers' Day for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a separate workers' commemoration or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.

Angola’s Day of the Founder of the Nation and the National Hero honors Agostinho Neto, whom the country’s national historical tradition recognizes as its founder and national hero. The holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday.

All Souls’ Day is a Christian day of remembrance and prayer for the departed. Angola’s holidays law lists it as a nationwide public holiday; it is distinct from All Saints’ Day.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside Angola's National Independence Day for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a second independence commemoration or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.

Angola's National Independence Day commemorates the country's proclamation of independence on 11 November 1975. It is a national holiday throughout the country under Angola's holidays law.

Angola’s Christmas and Family Day celebrates the Christian Nativity and the importance of family. Angola’s holidays law lists 25 December as a national holiday throughout the country; additional half-day or workplace arrangements are not covered here.

This is the scheduled national bridge day off (“ponte”) listed alongside Angola's Christmas and Family Day for the specified year. It is an additional day off in that year's schedule, not a second Christmas observance or a recurring annual rule; it applies only on the date shown.