Quick answer: São Tomé & Príncipe has 248 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 3 |
| February | 18 | 2 |
| March | 22 | 0 |
| April | 22 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 2 |
| August | 21 | 0 |
| September | 20 | 3 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 19 | 2 |
| December | 21 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2026 (São Tomé & Príncipe)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Day of King Amador |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Day off for Day of King Amador |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Ash Wednesday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Children's Day |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Day off for Independence Day |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Armed Forces' Day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Day off for Armed Forces' Day |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nationalization of the Roças |
| Nov 2, 2026 | All Souls Day |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Day of the Signing of the Argel Accord |
| Dec 21, 2026 | São Tomé Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in São Tomé & Príncipe in 2026?
São Tomé & Príncipe has 248 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.