Holiday Guide for Mozambique in 2019

Mozambique 2019
Mozambique
2019

Mozambique information

Population: 31.26m
Capital: Maputo
Calling Code: (258)
Time Zone: +2 UTC
Currency: Mozambican metical
Language: Portuguese

List of National Holidays in Mozambique in 2019

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

Mozambique: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Heroes' Day Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Heroes' Day Holiday

Mozambique: Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Portuguese Colonial War

Women's Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Women's Day (in lieu)

Mozambique: Marks the anniversary of Josina Machel's death in 1971. Josina was a key figure in the struggle for emancipation of African women.

Worker's Day


Worker's Day

Mozambique: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Independence Day


Independence Day

Mozambique: The National Day of Mozambique celebrates independence from Portugal on June 25th 1975

Victory Day


Victory Day

Mozambique: Commemorates the signing of the agreement to end the Mozambican War of Independence

Revolution Day


Revolution Day

Mozambique: Marks the beginning of the armed struggle against Portuguese colonisation in 1964

Day of Peace and Reconciliation

 Long Weekend! 
Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Mozambique: Celebrates the signing of the General Peace Accord which ended the civil war in Mozambique in 1992.

Mozambique Elections


Mozambique Elections

Mozambique: Election Day is a public holiday in Mozambique to increase voter participation.

Family Day


Family Day

Mozambique: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

  • According to Mozambican Labour Law, holidays that occur on a Sunday, will automatically pass to Monday