The calendar below maps out Cape Verde's 2027 holidays month by month, combining national public holidays with regional school breaks. Across the year, 12 national public holidays are highlighted, with 8 landing on weekdays. School holidays follow one national calendar that applies in all 22 regions, totalling roughly 95 days over the year. The holiday year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and runs through to Christmas Day on 25 December. Each coloured day in the calendar links to its public holiday or school break.