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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

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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.