Public holidays in Cape Verde 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Cape Verde
All Saints' Day
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Cape Verde public holidays 2026
Cape Verde has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| 13 Jan | Tue | Democracy Day Dia da Democracia | Nationwide |
| 20 Jan | Tue | Heroes' Day Dia da Heróis Nacional | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador | Nationwide |
| 1 Jun | Mon | Youth Day Dia Mundial da Criança | Nationwide |
| 5 Jul | Sun | Independence Day Dia da Independência Nacional | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Assumption Day Dia da Assunção | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Sun | All Saints' Day Dia de Todos os Santos | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day Natal | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Cape Verde in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 1 June 2026: Youth Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Cape Verde public holidays 2027
Cape Verde has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| 13 Jan | Wed | Democracy Day Dia da Democracia | Nationwide |
| 20 Jan | Wed | Heroes' Day Dia da Heróis Nacional | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador | Nationwide |
| 1 Jun | Tue | Youth Day Dia Mundial da Criança | Nationwide |
| 5 Jul | Mon | Independence Day Dia da Independência Nacional | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Assumption Day Dia da Assunção | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints' Day Dia de Todos os Santos | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day Natal | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Cape Verde in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 5 July 2027: Independence Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 1 November 2027: All Saints' Day (Saturday to Monday)
Cape Verde public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1); Democracy Day (13); Heroes' Day (20)
- May: Labour Day (1)
- June: Youth Day (1)
- July: Independence Day (5)
- August: Assumption Day (15)
- November: All Saints' Day (1)
- December: Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in February, March, April, September, October.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. January is the busiest month, with 3 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 6 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Cape Verde
This page lists the public holidays of Cape Verde for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Cape Verde is Atlantic/Cape_Verde, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2026?
Cape Verde has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Cape Verde?
The next nationwide public holiday is All Saints' Day on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Cape Verde?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Cape Verde. It works out the date in Cape Verde's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Cape Verde fall on a weekend in 2026?
Independence Day (Sunday, 5 July 2026); Assumption Day (Saturday, 15 August 2026); All Saints' Day (Sunday, 1 November 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Cape Verde in 2026?
Yes. 3 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Youth Day (Monday, 1 June 2026); Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Cape Verde?
January has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 3 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Cape Verde?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Cape Verde has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.