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Victory Day

Public HolidayMajor3-day weekend(No leave needed)
Victory Day — Public Holiday

Dia da Victória

Details

Country
MZ Mozambique
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes — official day off
Month
September 2026
Long Weekends
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Business Impact

Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.

Notes

Commemorates a decisive military victory, most often the end of the Second World War, honoured with remembrance ceremonies and parades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victory Day a public holiday in Mozambique?
Yes, Victory Day is an official public holiday in Mozambique. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Victory Day 2026?
Victory Day 2026 falls on September 7, 2026.
What is Victory Day called locally in Mozambique?
Victory Day is locally known as "Dia da Victória" in Mozambique.
Map showing Victory Day date variation by country

Victory Day

A common name for public holidays in several countries to commemorate a win in an important war or a shift in political regime.

CountryDateDayImpact
MZMozambique(current)Sep 7, 2026Mon—
REReunionMay 8, 2026Fri—
WFWallis and FutunaMay 8, 2026Fri—
MFSaint MartinMay 8, 2026Fri—
MQMartiniqueMay 8, 2026Fri—
GPGuadeloupeMay 8, 2026Fri—
PMSaint Pierre and MiquelonMay 8, 2026Fri—
PFFrench PolynesiaMay 8, 2026Fri—
BLSaint BarthelemyMay 8, 2026Fri—
NCNew CaledoniaMay 8, 2026Fri—
YTMayotteMay 8, 2026Fri—
FRFranceMay 8, 2026Fri—
GFFrench GuianaMay 8, 2026Fri—
TJTajikistanMay 9, 2026Sat—
BYBelarusMay 9, 2026Sat—
MDMoldovaMay 9, 2026Sat—
RURussiaMay 9, 2026Sat—
GEGeorgiaMay 9, 2026Sat—
UAUkraineMay 9, 2026Sat—
TMTurkmenistanMay 9, 2026Sat—
EEEstoniaJun 23, 2026Tue—
MTMaltaSep 8, 2026Tue—
BDBangladeshDec 16, 2026Wed—

Nearby holidays in Mozambique

Victory DayPublic HolidaySep 7Lusaka Peace AgreementPublic HolidaySep 7Armed Forces DayPublic HolidaySep 25Defense Force’s DayPublic HolidaySep 25Revolution DayPublic HolidaySep 25

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