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Public Holidays in Cape Verde — 2026
Cape Verde observes 9 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Ano Novo | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Democracy Day | Dia da Democracia | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Heroes' Day | Dia da Heróis Nacional | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Dia do Trabalhador | Nationwide |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | Youth Day | Dia Mundial da Criança | Nationwide |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Independence Day | Dia da Independência Nacional | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Dia da Assunção | Nationwide |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Dia de Todos os Santos | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Natal | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 19 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | Democracy Day |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | Heroes' Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2027 | Youth Day |
| Monday, July 5, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Monday, November 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.