Events in the year 2026 in Angola.
Incumbents President: João Lourenço Vice President: Esperança da Costa
Events
March 28 March–14 April: Floods kill 71 people and displace 1956 others.
April 18–21 April – Pope Leo XIV visits Angola.
May 24 May – 2026 Angola gold mine landslide: A landslide strikes an illegal gold mining site in Bengo Province, killing at least 28 people. Four people are rescued.
July
23 July – Two Russian nationals are convicted of terrorism and espionage and sentenced to eight and 11 years' imprisonment, respectively, for plotting a coup and attempting to influence the 2027 Angolan general election. 24 July – The United States imposes a 12.5% tariff on Angola, citing the presence of alleged forced labor in the supply chain.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 4 February – Liberation Day 3-4 March – Carnival 8 March – International Women's Day 23 March – Day of the Liberation of Southern Africa 4 April – Peace Day 18 April – Good Friday 1 May – Labour Day 17 September – National Heroes' Day 2 November – All Souls' Day 11 November – Independence Day 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths 1 January – Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, 80, Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop of Luanda (1990–1992) and bishop of Mbanza Congo (1992–2008)
References
External links Online calendar