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Cape Verde Public Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

2025 2026 2027
In 2026, Cape Verde marks 12 public holidays that apply across the whole country. Of these, 4 fall on a weekend this particular year, which leaves 8 on working days — a detail worth checking, since holidays that land on a Saturday or Sunday are not always compensated with a day off in lieu. There are 3 clear "bridge day" opportunities this year — where a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so taking the single adjoining day off turns it into a four-day weekend. The calendar opens with New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January and closes with Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2026

12 holidays
🇩🇪 Public Holidays for all of Cape Verde
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day Nationwide
13 Jan 2026 Tue Democracy Day Nationwide
20 Jan 2026 Tue Heroes' Day (National Heroes Day) Nationwide
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday Nationwide
6 Apr 2026 Mon Easter Monday Nationwide
1 May 2026 Fri Labour Day Nationwide
1 Jun 2026 Mon Children's Day Nationwide
5 Jul 2026 Sun Independence Day Nationwide
15 Aug 2026 Sat Assumption of Mary Nationwide
12 Sept 2026 Sat National Day (Dia da Nação) Nationwide
1 Nov 2026 Sun All Saints' Day Nationwide
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day Nationwide

Regional Holidays 2026

by region