There are nine public holidays in Mozambique in 2023, two of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Mozambican Heroes Day
Mozambican Heroes Day is a public holiday in Mozambique on February 3, 2023. The holiday commemorates those who died in the Mozambican War of Independence, which lasted almost 10 years from September 25, 1964, to September 8, 1974.
National Women's Day
National Women's Day is a public holiday in Mozambique on April 7, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Josina Muthemba Machel's death on April 7, 1971.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Mozambique on June 25, 2023. The holiday commemorates when Mozambique gained independence from Portuguese rule in 1975.
Victory Day
Victory Day is a public holiday in Mozambique, observed on September 7, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Lusaka Accord agreement was signed on September 7, 1974, which led to the country's independence in 1975.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Mozambique, observed on September 25, 2023. The holiday marks the start of the Mozambican War of Independence, the first armed fight for independence from Portuguese colonial rule.
Peace and Reconciliation Day
Peace and Reconciliation Day is a public holiday in Mozambique on October 4, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Mozambican Civil War ending on October 10, 1992.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Mozambique 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Mozambican Heroes Day | Feb 03, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| National Women's Day | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Jun 25, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day Holiday | Jun 26, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Victory Day | Sep 07, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Armed Forces Day | Sep 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Peace and Reconciliation Day | Oct 04, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Mozambique in 2023.
