MozambiquevsSouth Africa
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
6
Only Mozambique
10
Only South Africa
What the numbers say
In 2026, Mozambique has 9 nationwide public holidays and South Africa has 13, so South Africa gets 4 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Dia de Ano Novo, Dia do Trabalhador and Natal.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Mozambique has 8 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 11 for South Africa (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Mozambique offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); South Africa offers 6 and 3. Mozambique has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is September in Mozambique and April in South Africa.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Mozambique
South Africa is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only South Africa
Mozambique is working these days.
Full calendars: Mozambique · South Africa