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2026 Timor-Leste Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Timor-Leste, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

23

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

5 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Popular Consultation Day

60 days away

About Timor-Leste holidays in 2026

In 2026, Timor-Leste observes a variety of public holidays, encompassing national independence days, religious observances, and cultural celebrations. The year begins with New Year's Day and includes significant religious holidays such as Chinese New Year, Eid ul Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Christmas Day. National milestones like Restoration of Independence Day, Popular Consultation Day, and Proclamation of Independence Day are also recognized. The calendar also features days dedicated to veterans, youth, and remembrance, alongside astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 17, 2026TuesdayChinese New Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayCarnival / Ash Wednesday
March 3, 2026TuesdayVeteran's Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid ul Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 20, 2026WednesdayRestoration of Independence Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 30, 2026SundayPopular Consultation Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 2, 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
November 12, 2026ThursdayYouth National Day
November 28, 2026SaturdayProclamation of Independence Day
December 7, 2026MondayDay of Remembrance
December 8, 2026TuesdayDay of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNational Heroes Day

Planning around Timor-Leste holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays fall on the same date, such as March 20th and December 8th.
  • The calendar includes astronomical events that may not be observed as traditional holidays.
  • Note the clustering of holidays in November and December.
  • Check the selected year for any potential date shifts for religious holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Timor-Leste's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the latter part of the year, particularly in November and December, which together account for a significant portion of the annual holidays. These late-year holidays include a mix of national days, religious observances, and remembrance days.

The middle of the year, from April to August, presents a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with fewer observances occurring during these months. This period is punctuated by national holidays and religious celebrations, but lacks the density seen at year's end. The early part of the year also sees a moderate distribution, with holidays spread across January, February, and March.

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