New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Africa/Maputo
- Currency
- MZN
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Mozambique, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Mozambique.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Mozambique is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Mozambique 2026
- Heroes's Day (Dia do Heroi Nacional)Feb 3
- Women's Day (Dia da Mulher)Apr 7
- Worker's Day (Dia do Trabalhador)May 1
- Independence Day (Dia da Independência)Jun 25
- Victory Day (Dia da Victória)Sep 7
- Revolution Day (Dia da Revolução)Sep 25
- Day of Peace and Reconciliation (Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição)Oct 4
- Christmas Day (Natal)Dec 25
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Mozambique 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.