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Dia da Independência
Independence Day
Sunday, 12 Jul 2026 · São Tomé and Príncipe · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls on the weekend, so it costs most people no leave — and in many countries no day is given back.
What the day is for
The national day: parades, flags, official ceremonies and, in most places, fireworks after dark.
Do shops and banks close?
Government offices and banks closed; retail varies by country.
Getting around
Route closures around parades and heavy crowding around evening displays.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Saturday · 12 Jul 20252-day break
2026Sunday · 12 Jul 20262-day break
2027Monday · 12 Jul 20273-day break
2028Wednesday · 12 Jul 20281-day break
2029Thursday · 12 Jul 2029Bridge to 4 days
See the full São Tomé and Príncipe holiday calendar or count the working days.