Public Holidays in Cape Verde
Every public holiday in Cape Verde for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
All Saints' Day · Sunday, November 1, 2026
Cape Verde public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Ano Novo | Public |
| Jan 13 | Tuesday | Dia da Democracia | Public |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | Dia da Heróis Nacional | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Dia do Trabalhador | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Dia Mundial da Criança | Public |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Dia da Independência Nacional | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Dia da Assunção | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | Dia de Todos os Santos | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Natal | Public |
Cape Verde public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Ano Novo | Public |
| Jan 13 | Wednesday | Dia da Democracia | Public |
| Jan 20 | Wednesday | Dia da Heróis Nacional | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Dia do Trabalhador | Public |
| Jun 1 | Tuesday | Dia Mundial da Criança | Public |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Dia da Independência Nacional | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Dia da Assunção | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | Dia de Todos os Santos | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Natal | Public |
Cape Verde public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Ano Novo | Public |
| Jan 13 | Thursday | Dia da Democracia | Public |
| Jan 20 | Thursday | Dia da Heróis Nacional | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Dia do Trabalhador | Public |
| Jun 1 | Thursday | Dia Mundial da Criança | Public |
| Jul 5 | Wednesday | Dia da Independência Nacional | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Dia da Assunção | Public |
| Nov 1 | Wednesday | Dia de Todos os Santos | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Natal | Public |
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About holidays in Cape Verde
This page lists Cape Verde's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has 9 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Cape Verde?
All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — 5 days away.
Are all holidays in Cape Verde nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.