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All Souls Day 2026 in Sao Tome and Principe

All Souls’ Day is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. The intent is for the living to assist those in purgatory. Many western churches annually observe All Souls’ Day on November 2 and many eastern churches celebrate it prior to Lent and the day before Pentecost.

Is All Souls Day a Public Holiday?

All Souls Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Many people visit family graves on All Souls' Day.

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All Souls Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2026 Mon Nov 2 All Souls Day Public Holiday
2027 Tue Nov 2 All Souls Day Public Holiday
2028 Thu Nov 2 All Souls Day Public Holiday
2029 Fri Nov 2 All Souls Day Public Holiday
2030 Sat Nov 2 All Souls Day Public Holiday
2031 Sun Nov 2 All Souls Day Public Holiday

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