Public holidays in Cape Verde 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Ano Novo | Public |
| 13 January | Tuesday | Dia da Democracia | Public |
| 20 January | Tuesday | Dia dos Heróis Nacionais | Public |
| 17 February | Tuesday | Carnaval | Public |
| 18 February | Wednesday | Quarta-feira de Cinzas | Public |
| 3 April | Friday | Sexta-Feira Santa | Public |
| 5 April | Sunday | Páscoa | Observance |
| 1 May | Friday | Dia do trabalhador | Public |
| 1 June | Monday | Dia das Crianças | Public |
| 5 July | Sunday | Dia da Independência | Public |
| 15 August | Saturday | Dia da Padroeira Nacional | Public |
| 12 September | Saturday | Dia Nacional | Public |
| 1 November | Sunday | Todos os santos | Public |
| 25 December | Friday | Natal | Public |
Source: date-holidays (commenthol/date-holidays) (ISC (code) / CC BY 3.0 (data)), imported 2026-10-21. National holidays only; “observance” days are not usually days off. Check official government announcements for last-minute changes.