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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalSao Tome HolidaysSao Tome and Principe’s Liberty Heroes’ Day
Liberty Heroes’ Day: February 3Liberty Heroes’ Day is a public holiday Sao Tome and Principe. Just like any other countries, Sao Tome and Principe celebrates their yearly National Heroes’ Day held every 3rd of February. This yearly celebration serves as the country’s formal day to remember the remarkable bravery of their countrymen who battled to achieve their independence from Portugal on July 12, 1975. Family Day Observed in São Tomé
Family Day: December 25Family Day is a public holiday in São Tomé. In São Tomé e Principe, December 25 is celebrated as Family Day, a holiday likely created as an alternative to Christmas. It is a public holiday not only in São Tomé but also in other African countries like Angola and South Africa. São Tomé Day Celebrated in São Tomé e Príncipe
São Tomé Day: December 21São Tomé Day is a public holiday in São Tomé e Príncipe. On December 21, the islands of São Tomé and Principe celebrate the day that they were discovered by Portuguese navigators in 1470. The day also has a religious significance since it is also the day of Saint Thomas, from whom the islands take the name and celebrate their Catholic identity. Sao Tome Marks Agricultural Reform DaySao Tome marks Agricultural Reform Day
Sao Tome Agricultural Reform Day: September 30Agricultural Reform Day is a Public Holiday in Sao Tome. Sao Tome and Principe are the 2 Islands. It is the smallest country in the world. The provinces are further divided into seven districts, six on São Tomé and one on Príncipe. In 19th century, Sao Tome was the world’s largest producer of cocoa. The main economic activities are fishing and small scale industries. Sao Tome and Principe celebrate Agricultural Reform Day on September 30 every year. Sao Tome salutes Armed Forces Day
Sao Tome Armed Forces Day Date: September 6Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Sao Tome. In Sao Tome, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on September 6th. Armed Forces Day is celebrated to recognize and honor the valor of their military force. Next Page » |
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