Public holidays in Angola
Angola has fifteen public holidays over the year. These are:
Date | English Name | Angolan Name | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|
January 1 | New Year's Day | ||
February 4 | Day of the Beginning the Armed Struggle | Celebrates the beginning in 1961 of Angolan War of Independence | |
March 8 | International Women's Day | ||
March 23 | Day of Southern Africa Liberation | Celebrates the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale | |
April 4 | Day of Peace and Reconciliation | End of the Angolan Civil War | |
May 1 | Labour Day | ||
September 17 | National Heroes Day | ||
November 2 | All Souls Day | ||
November 11 | Independence Day | ||
December 25 | Christmas Day |
Movable public holidays:
References
- "Angola Public Holidays". Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Singapore. Archived from the original on 14 April 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
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