Children's Day
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Thursday june 1, 2023
cards/flowers : Originated in the World Conference for the Wellbeing of Children in Geneva, Switzerland in 1925.
Winter holiday (beginning)
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Thursday july 13, 2023
School holidays :
Feira Internacional de Luanda (FILDA)
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Tuesday july 18, 2023
Tradeshows : Https://filda.co.ao/ lasts 3 days 6 in Luanda 2023 edition confirmed
Winter holiday (end)
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Wednesday september 6, 2023
School holidays :
National Heroes Day
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Sunday september 17, 2023
Secular holiday : Birthday of the man considered to be the nation's founder, Antonio Agostinho Neto. Born in 1922 in the Bengo province and educated as a doctor, Neto was a powerful force in Angolan history, as well as one of the country's foremost poets. He led the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (PMLA) in the fight for Angola's independence from Portugal.
Spring holiday (beginning)
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Friday october 13, 2023
School holidays :
Spring holiday (end)
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Monday october 23, 2023
School holidays :
All Souls' Day
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Thursday november 2, 2023
Secular holiday :
Public holiday
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Friday november 3, 2023
Secular holiday :
Independence Day
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Saturday november 11, 2023
Secular holiday : Granted by Portugal in 1975 paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Christmas holiday (beginning)
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Saturday december 16, 2023
School holidays :
Half-day holiday
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Sunday december 24, 2023
Secular holiday :
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.