East Timor now has public holidays that commemorate historic events in the liberation struggle, as well as those associated with the Catholic faith.

1 January New Year's Day

March/April Good Friday

March/April Easter Sunday

May 20 Independence Day

August 15 Assumption

August 30 Consultation Day Anniversary

September 20 Liberation Day

November 1 All Saints' Day

November 12 Santa Cruz Day Anniversary of the Santa Cruz massacre in 1991

December 8 Immaculate Conception

December 25 Christmas