Public holidays in Cape Verde
Cape Verde has 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 13 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 13 | Tuesday | Democracy Day | Public |
| January 20 | Tuesday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| June 1 | Monday | Children's Day | Public |
| July 5 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| September 12 | Saturday | National Day | Public |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2026?
- Cape Verde has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Cape Verde in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Cape Verde fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 4 of them: Independence Day, Assumption, National Day, All Saints' Day.