Angola Calendar with Holidays 2026–In 2026, Angola celebrates a rich calendar of about 15 public holidays, which shows its national history, belief traditions, and social milestones. The year starts with New Year’s Day on Thursday, January 1, followed by a bridge holiday on January 2. Liberation Day on 4 February respects the beginning of the freedom struggle, after Carnival Holidays on 16–17 February. International Women’s Day on March 8 and South Africa Mukti Day on March 23 are national overviews, while Good Friday (April 3) and Peace Day (April 4) mark both religious and citizens’ milestones.
Angola Calendar with Holidays 2026
Labor Day—on May 1—indicates the achievements of workers. In September, the nation pays tribute to its founding president, Agostinho Neto, on 17 September with the Day of National Nayaks, as well as a replacement holiday on 18 September.
This holiday calendar highlights the trip to Angola: by colonial resistance and freedom, through the celebration of national heroes and trust traditions, to the recognition of labor and renewal. These scheduled days shared national pride between unity, reflection, and Angolks.
Angola Holiday Calendar 2026
Angola Holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Friday | New Year Holiday (substitute day) |
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | Liberation Day (start of armed struggle) |
| February 16, 2025 | Monday | Carnival Holiday |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Carnival |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Monday | Southern Africa Liberation Day |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Saturday | Peace Day |
| May 1, 2025 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Thursday | National Heroes’ Day |
| 18 Sep | Friday | Heroes’ Day (substitute day) |
| 2 Nov | Monday | All Souls’ Day |
| 11 Nov | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
- New Year’s Day—Jan 1 (Thu): The Gregorian calendar marks the beginning of the year.
- New Year Holiday—Jan 2 (FRI): New Year’s Day is celebrated as an alternative when falling near the weekend.
- Liberation Day—FEB4 (Wed): Remember the beginning of armed struggle for freedom in 1961.
- Carnival Holiday—February 16 (Mon): First day of pre-Lenten carnival celebrations.
- Carnival—FEB17 (Tue): With the nationwide ceremony of the main carnival day festival.
- International Women’s Day—Mar 8 (Sun): recognizes the important role and equality efforts of women in society.
- Southern Africa Liberation Day—Mar 23 (Mon): In 1988, Cuito Cuanavale honors the fight for victory.
- Good Friday—April 3 (Fri): Christian observation of Jesus Christ’s cross.
- Peace Day—APR4 (SAT): The Anganol in 2002 marks the end of the civil war.
- Labor Day—May 1 (FRI): Celebrates the achievements and rights of workers.
- National Heroes Day—Sep 17 (Thu): Founder father of Agostinho Neto, Angola.
- Heroes de Holiday – SEP18 (FRI): Plause for Heroes Day.
- All Souls Day—Nov. 2 (Mon.): Day to remember and pray for the deceased loved ones.
- Independence Day—Nov 11 (Wed): Celebrates the freedom of Angola from Portugal in 1975.
- Christmas Day—Dec 25 (Fri): Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.