Zambezia Province Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Zambezia Province?

Zambezia Province observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Mozambique nationally, since Zambezia Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Zambezia Province, Mozambique

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Zambezia Province, Mozambique? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Zambezia Province.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Zambezia Province observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Zambezia Province, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Dia da Independência Nacional on June 25) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Zambezia Province, Mozambique

This is Mozambique's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Mozambique's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Zambezia Province and the rest of Mozambique, not a separate Zambezia Province-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Zambezia Province

These are Mozambique's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Mozambique's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Mozambique, including Zambezia Province. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Dia da Independência Nacional	June 25	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Zambezia Province

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Dia da Independência Nacional	Fri, Jun 25, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Zambezia Province

Zambezia Province follows Mozambique's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Zambezia Province doesn't simply disappear — Mozambique's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Zambezia Province's capital, Quelimane observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Zambezia Province.

Frequently Asked Questions — Zambezia Province Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Zambezia Province?

Yes, they do. Zambezia Province follows Mozambique's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Zambezia Province?

Zambezia Province observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Mozambique nationally, since Zambezia Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Zambezia Province?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Zambezia Province a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Zambezia Province differ from the rest of Mozambique?

No — public holidays in Mozambique are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Zambezia Province observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Zambezia Province-specific reference, not because Zambezia Province has its own separate holiday list.

Does Quelimane, Zambezia Province's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Quelimane observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Zambezia Province and Mozambique. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Zambezia Province's public holiday dates?

Zambezia Province's public holidays are mandated by Mozambique's national statutory framework, published via www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.