Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Nationalization of the Roças for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Nationalization of the Roças
Sat 26 Sept – Wed 30 Sept
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Day of King Amador & Day off for Day of King Amador
Fri 2 Jan – Mon 5 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
New Year & Day of King Amador
Thu 31 Dec – Mon 4 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre
Sat 30 Jan – Wed 3 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Day off for Christmas Day & Christmas Day
Wed 22 Dec – Sun 26 Dec
Take Wednesday + Thursday off
Continue exploring
More for Sao Tome and Principe
Public holidays
Public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe 2026
All 12 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Sao Tome and Principe 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Sao Tome and Principe 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Sao Tome and Principe 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2026?
Sao Tome and Principe has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Sao Tome and Principe have in 2027?
Sao Tome and Principe has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Sao Tome and Principe?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Nationalization of the Roças (Wed 30 Sept). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.