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Holidays & Observances in Mozambique

Mozambique is a country in southeast Africa. It is one of the poorest countries in the world, but it has been experiencing lots of economic growth in recent years. Both culturally and religiously, Mozambique is a very diverse country. It is home to many different cultural groups who follow different beliefs and customs. Many of these people are Christian or Muslim, but indigenous beliefs are still important to the Mozambique people and are often practiced side by side with popular beliefs. Holidays celebrated, and how they are celebrated vary from tribe to tribe.

 

Upcoming Popular Holidays

Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Independence Day Mozambique Public
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Ramadan Begins Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
International Women's Day Popular
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim