Angola has twelve public holidays that can be increased by bridge holidays if a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday. 2022 has fifteen national holidays.
| Date | English Name | Angolan Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Dia de Ano Novo | |
| February 4 | Day of the Beginning of the National Liberation Armed Struggle | Dia do Início da Luta Armada de Libertação Nacional | Celebrates the beginning in 1961 of the Angolan War of Independence |
| Thursday to Tuesday before Lent February or March |
Carnival | Carnaval | |
| March 8 | International Women's Day | Dia Internacional da Mulher | |
| March 23 | Day of Southern Africa Liberation | Dia da Libertação da África Austral | Celebrates the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale |
| Friday of Holy Week March or April |
Good Friday | Sexta Feira Santa | Crucifixion of Jesus |
| April 4 | Peace Day | Dia da Paz | Celebrates the end of the Angolan Civil War |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Dia do Trabalhador | |
| September 17 | National Heroes Day | Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional | Birthday of Agostinho Neto, first president |
| November 2 | All Souls Day | Dia de Finados | |
| November 11 | Independence Day | Dia da Independência | From Portugal, 1975 |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Dia de Natal | Birth of Jesus |
Notes
- This name is a full translation of the holiday's Portuguese name. Other English names for this day include Liberation Movement Day, Day of the Armed Struggle, Beginning the Armed Struggle Day and simply Liberation Day.
References
- "Angola national holidays in 2022". wproconnect.com. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- "National Holidays" at the Embassy of Angola in the United States of America website. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- "National Heroes' Day in Angola / September 17, 2020". AnydayGuide. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
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