| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-03 | Veteran's Day | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | International Worker's Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2027-05-20 | Restoration of Independence Day | National |
| 2027-05-27 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2027-08-30 | Popular Consultation Day | National |
| 2027-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2027-11-02 | All Souls' Day | National |
| 2027-11-03 | National Women's Day | National |
| 2027-11-12 | National Youth Day | National |
| 2027-11-28 | Proclamation of Independence Day | National |
| 2027-12-07 | Memorial Day | National |
| 2027-12-08 | Day of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception and Timor-Leste Patroness | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-31 | National Heroes Day | National |
How many public holidays does Timor-Leste have in 2027?
Timor-Leste has 18 public holidays in 2027: 18 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Timor-Leste's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Timor-Leste 2027
Timor-Leste's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 March: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Sunday 28 March).
- Sat 28 - Mon 30 August: Popular Consultation Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 28 August to Monday 30 August).
- Sat 30 October - Wed 3 November: All Saints' Day (5-day weekend, Saturday 30 October to Wednesday 3 November).
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 November: National Youth Day (3-day weekend, Friday 12 November to Sunday 14 November).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Timor-Leste 2027
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.
In 2027 no public holiday in Timor-Leste is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Timor-Leste: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Timor-Leste in 2027. 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 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Timor-Leste.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Timor-Leste (2027)
Our Timor-Leste public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body of Christ, is held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, sixty days after Easter. It celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and is a public holiday in many Catholic countries, including Spain, Portugal, Poland, Brazil, Austria, parts of Germany and Switzerland, and much of Latin America. Observance typically includes processions in which the consecrated host is carried through the streets.