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2026 Angola Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Angola for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

19

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

February

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

National Hero Day

83 days away

About Angola holidays in 2026

In 2026, Angola observes a variety of national holidays, including significant dates like New Year, Liberation Movement Day, International Woman's Day, and Independence Day. The calendar also includes religious observances such as Good Friday, All Souls' Day, and Christmas Day. Several holidays are accompanied by an additional day off, extending the observance period.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 2, 2026FridayDay off for New Year
February 4, 2026WednesdayLiberation Movement Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival Holiday
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Woman's Day
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 23, 2026MondaySouthern Africa Liberation Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayPeace Day
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
September 17, 2026ThursdayNational Hero Day
September 18, 2026FridayDay off for National Hero Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 2, 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
November 11, 2026WednesdayIndependence Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Angola holidays in 2026

  • Note that some holidays are observed on consecutive days.
  • Several holidays fall on weekdays, offering opportunities for mid-week breaks.
  • The calendar includes astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes, which are not public holidays.
  • Check the selected year for specific observance dates as they can vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Angola's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the early months, particularly February and March, which feature national days and Carnival. The year also experiences a notable cluster of holidays in September, including National Hero Day and the September Equinox.

The middle of the year, from May through August, is relatively quiet with fewer public holidays. The year concludes with a few significant holidays in November and December, including Independence Day and Christmas Day.

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