Cape Verde public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Cape Verde): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 4
Cape Verde public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 13 | Tuesday | Democracy Day |
| January 20 | Tuesday | Heroes' Day |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| June 1 | Monday | Children's Day |
| July 5 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| September 12 | Saturday | National Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 10 – January 134 days off · if you take Monday January 12 off
- January 17 – January 204 days off · if you take Monday January 19 off
- February 14 – February 185 days off · if you take Monday February 16 off
- April 3 – April 53 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 30 – June 13 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | 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 2026?
Cape Verde has 13 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Cape Verde?
Next public holiday (Cape Verde): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Cape Verde has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.