Best days to take off in Mozambique in 2028
With 20 days of annual leave, booking the right days gives 48 days off across 8 breaks. Below are all 10 public holidays in Mozambique in 2028, the long weekends you get for free, and the bridge days worth booking.
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Public holidays in Mozambique in 2028
| Date | Holiday | Falls on |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day Dia da Fraternidade universal | Weekend |
| Thu 3 Feb | Heroes’ Day Dia dos heróis moçambicanos | Day off |
| Fri 7 Apr | Women’s Day Dia da Mulher Moçambicana | Day off |
| Mon 1 May | Workers' Day Dia Internacional dos Trabalhadores | Day off |
| Sun 25 Jun | Independence Day Dia da Independência Nacional | Weekend |
| Mon 26 Jun | Public Holiday Feriado Obrigatório | Day off |
| Thu 7 Sep | Lusaka Peace Agreement Dia da Vitória | Day off |
| Mon 25 Sep | Defense Force’s Day Dia das Forças Armadas de Libertação Nacional | Day off |
| Wed 4 Oct | Peace and Reconciliation Day Dia da Paz e Reconciliação | Day off |
| Mon 25 Dec | Family Day Dia da Família | Day off |
2 of these fall on a weekend in 2028.
Long weekends in Mozambique in 2028
- Fri 7 Apr to Sun 9 Apr, 3 days: Women’s Day
- Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May, 3 days: Workers' Day
- Sat 24 Jun to Mon 26 Jun, 3 days: Independence Day, Public Holiday
- Sat 23 Sep to Mon 25 Sep, 3 days: Defense Force’s Day
- Sat 23 Dec to Mon 25 Dec, 3 days: Family Day
Best bridge days to book in 2028
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.
- Book Fri 4 Feb (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 3 Feb to Sun 6 Feb, around Heroes’ Day.
- Book Thu 6 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 6 Apr to Sun 9 Apr, around Women’s Day.
- Book Fri 28 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 28 Apr to Mon 1 May, around Workers' Day.
- Book Fri 23 Jun (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 23 Jun to Mon 26 Jun, around Public Holiday.
- Book Fri 8 Sep (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 7 Sep to Sun 10 Sep, around Lusaka Peace Agreement.
- Book Fri 22 Sep (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 22 Sep to Mon 25 Sep, around Defense Force’s Day.
- Book Mon 2 Oct and Tue 3 Oct (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 30 Sep to Wed 4 Oct, around Peace and Reconciliation Day.
- Book Fri 22 Dec (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 22 Dec to Mon 25 Dec, around Family Day.
How many days off can you get in 2028?
| Leave booked | Days off | Per day booked |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 20 days | 4.0x |
| 10 days | 37 days | 3.7x |
| 15 days | 52 days | 3.5x |
| 20 days | 67 days | 3.4x |
| 25 days | 82 days | 3.3x |
A plan for 20 days of leave in 2028
20 days of leave become 48 days off, in 8 breaks of at least five days.
- Wed 2 Feb to Sun 6 Feb: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 2 Feb, Fri 4 Feb)
- Sat 1 Apr to Sun 9 Apr: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 3 Apr, Tue 4 Apr, Wed 5 Apr, Thu 6 Apr)
- Thu 27 Apr to Mon 1 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 27 Apr, Fri 28 Apr)
- Thu 22 Jun to Mon 26 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 22 Jun, Fri 23 Jun)
- Sat 2 Sep to Sun 10 Sep: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 4 Sep, Tue 5 Sep, Wed 6 Sep, Fri 8 Sep)
- Thu 21 Sep to Mon 25 Sep: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 21 Sep, Fri 22 Sep)
- Sat 30 Sep to Wed 4 Oct: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 2 Oct, Tue 3 Oct)
- Thu 21 Dec to Mon 25 Dec: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 21 Dec, Fri 22 Dec)
Questions about 2028 in Mozambique
How many public holidays does Mozambique have in 2028?
Mozambique has 10 public holidays in 2028, and 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When are the long weekends in Mozambique in 2028?
Without booking any leave: Fri 7 Apr to Sun 9 Apr (Women’s Day), Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May (Workers' Day), Sat 24 Jun to Mon 26 Jun (Independence Day, Public Holiday), Sat 23 Sep to Mon 25 Sep (Defense Force’s Day) and Sat 23 Dec to Mon 25 Dec (Family Day).
What are the best days to take off in Mozambique in 2028?
Book Fri 4 Feb to get 4 days off, from Thu 3 Feb to Sun 6 Feb. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 48 days off across 8 breaks.
About these dates
These dates come from the date-holidays library and have not been checked by hand against Mozambique's official calendar. Check before you book.
These dates come straight from the holiday library and have not been checked against this country’s official calendar by hand. Treat them as a starting point.