2025 Holidays - Mozambique
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Public Holiday | Wednesday | Jan. 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Heroes' Day | Monday | Feb. 3, 2025 | National | All |
| Women's Day | Monday | April 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Worker's Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Wednesday | June 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Victory Day (In Lieu) | Monday | Sept. 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Revolution Day | Thursday | Sept. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Day of Peace and Reconciliation | Saturday | Oct. 4, 2025 | National | All |
| Family Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Mozambique workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Mozambique Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. Entitlement to Public Holidays
- Mozambique recognizes several public holidays each year, including New Year's Day, Heroes' Day, Women's Day, Workers' Day, Independence Day, Victory Day, Armed Forces Day, Day of Peace and Reconciliation, and Family Day. Source
2. Working on Public Holidays
- If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, they are typically entitled to additional compensation or compensatory time off, as stipulated by the labor laws and any applicable collective agreements.
3. Holidays Falling on Weekends
- When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is officially observed on the following Monday. Source
4. Additional Notes
- Employers and employees should refer to Mozambique's labor laws and any applicable collective agreements for specific provisions related to public holidays and work schedules.