Cape Verde public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 5
Cape Verde public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| January 13 | Monday | Democracy Day |
| January 20 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| March 4 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| March 5 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| June 1 | Sunday | Children's Day |
| July 5 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Friday | Assumption |
| September 12 | Friday | National Day |
| November 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- January 11 – January 133 days off
- January 18 – January 203 days off
- March 1 – March 55 days off · if you take Monday March 3 off
- April 18 – April 203 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- August 15 – August 173 days off
- September 12 – September 143 days off
- December 25 – December 284 days off · if you take Friday December 26 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2025?
Cape Verde has 13 public holidays in 2025; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Cape Verde has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.