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Armed Forces Day
São Tomé and Príncipe

Armed Forces Day 2024, 2025 and 2026 in São Tomé and Príncipe

September 6 is annually observed as Armed Forces Day in the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe.

YearDateDayHoliday
20246 SepFriArmed Forces Day
20256 SepSatArmed Forces Day
20266 SepSunArmed Forces Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Although the armed forces of São Tomé and Príncipe are the smallest in all of Africa, the military parades through the streets of the capital of the country, the city called São Tomé, are colourful, fully representative of the nation’s military repertoire, and met with an enthusiastic response from locals each year.

In the past, São Tomé and Príncipe has suffered at the hands of its own military due to the frequent coups and coup attempts, but there are efforts underway to bring the armed forces more fully under civilian control.

Even though there have been problems with their nation’s armed forces in the past, the people of São Tomé and Príncipe still appreciate the security they provide and honour their service every 6 September by celebrating Armed Force Day.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20236 SepWedArmed Forces Day
20226 SepTueArmed Forces Day
20216 SepMonArmed Forces Day
20206 SepSunArmed Forces Day
20196 SepFriArmed Forces Day
20186 SepThuArmed Forces Day
20176 SepWedArmed Forces Day