| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | International Fraternalism Day | National |
| 2025-02-03 | Heroes' Day | National |
| 2025-04-07 | Women's Day | National |
| 2025-05-01 | International Workers' Day | National |
| 2025-06-25 | National Independence Day | National |
| 2025-09-07 | Victory Day | National |
| 2025-09-08 | Victory Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-09-25 | Armed Forces Day | National |
| 2025-10-04 | Peace and Reconciliation Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Family Day | National |
How many public holidays does Mozambique have in 2025?
Mozambique has 10 public holidays in 2025: 9 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in March, July, August, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Mozambique's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Mozambique 2025
Mozambique's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 1 - Mon 3 February: Heroes' Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 1 February to Monday 3 February).
- Sat 5 - Mon 7 April: Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 5 April to Monday 7 April).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 September: Victory Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September).
Observed and substitute holidays in Mozambique 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 8 September 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Victory Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Mozambique: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Mozambique in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is International Fraternalism Day, a public holiday in Mozambique.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Mozambique (2025)
Our Mozambique public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Women's Day
Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March as International Women's Day, recognising the achievements of women and campaigning for gender equality. It developed from early twentieth century labour and suffrage movements in Europe and North America and was formally adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries it is a public holiday, and it is traditional to give flowers and small gifts to women.
International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is observed on 1 May in most countries of the world. It originated in the campaign for an eight hour working day and commemorates the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. It became an official holiday across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa during the twentieth century. Observances typically combine trade union marches and rallies with springtime festivities.
Victory Day
Victory Day commemorates a decisive military victory, most commonly the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Russia and several post Soviet states observe it on 9 May with large military parades and the Immortal Regiment marches, while Western Europe marks 8 May. Other countries use the name for different conflicts. Ceremonies usually include laying wreaths at war memorials and honouring surviving veterans.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day honours a nation's military services and the people who serve in them. The date and the name differ by country: the United Kingdom observes it in late June, Nigeria on 15 January, Pakistan on 6 September and Thailand on 18 January. Typical observances include military parades, air displays, open days at bases and ceremonies recognising veterans and serving personnel.