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Public in Angola
National Heroes Day in Angola
Also known as:
Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional
Commemoration of national heroes
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Angola
Public
Founding Father
Commemorates a founding father of Angola
👑 Founding Father
About National Heroes Day
Commemoration of national heroes
A day to honor and remember the heroes who fought for Angola's independence.
Birthday of Agostinho Neto, first president of Angola
Practical Information in Angola
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Angola
Commemorates the death of Agostinho Neto, Angola's first President, who led the struggle for independence.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
What this holiday commemorates
- 1982 Agostinho Neto honored as the first stone of his monumental mausoleum is laid in Luanda by his successor, José Eduardo dos Santos. · Angola
- 2012 Agostinho Neto honored posthumously as the Memorial Dr. António Agostinho Neto, evoking his poem O caminho das estrelas, opens in Luanda to house his... · Angola
On this day in African history
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Angola
🇦🇴Final celebration recorded in Angola
⏰ Last ObservedAlternative & Historical Names in Angola
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Angola
Also Known As:
Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional
Current Status in Angola
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Angola
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: September 17, 2024