| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-02-04 | Liberation Movement Day | National |
| 2027-02-05 | Day off for Liberation Movement Day | Bank |
| 2027-02-08 | Day off for Carnival Day | Bank |
| 2027-02-09 | Carnival Day | National |
| 2027-03-08 | International Women's Day | National |
| 2027-03-22 | Day off for Southern Africa Liberation Day | Bank |
| 2027-03-23 | Southern Africa Liberation Day | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-04-04 | Peace and National Reconciliation Day | National |
| 2027-05-01 | International Worker's Day | National |
| 2027-09-17 | National Heroes' Day | National |
| 2027-11-01 | Day off for All Souls' Day | Bank |
| 2027-11-02 | All Souls' Day | National |
| 2027-11-11 | National Independence Day | National |
| 2027-11-12 | Day off for National Independence Day | Bank |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas and Family Day | National |
How many public holidays does Angola have in 2027?
Angola has 17 public holidays in 2027: 12 national holidays, plus 5 bank holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in June, July, August, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Angola's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Angola 2027
Angola's public holidays create 8 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).
- Thu 4 - Tue 9 February: Liberation Movement Day (6-day weekend, Thursday 4 February to Tuesday 9 February).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 March: International Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 March to Monday 8 March).
- Sat 20 - Tue 23 March: Day off for Southern Africa Liberation Day (4-day weekend, Saturday 20 March to Tuesday 23 March).
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 March: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Sunday 28 March).
- Fri 17 - Sun 19 September: National Heroes' Day (3-day weekend, Friday 17 September to Sunday 19 September).
- Sat 30 October - Tue 2 November: Day off for All Souls' Day (4-day weekend, Saturday 30 October to Tuesday 2 November).
- Thu 11 - Sun 14 November: National Independence Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 11 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 Angola 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 Angola 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 Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Angola: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Angola 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 Angola.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Angola (2027)
Our Angola 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.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls attention to gender equality. It grew out of labour movement campaigns in the early twentieth century and was adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries, especially in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday, and flowers are traditionally given to women.
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.