Public Holidays in Cabo Verde 2026
11 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Cabo Verde's public holiday calendar reflects its own legal, religious and civic traditions. Cabo Verde observes national civic holidays such as Freedom and Democracy Day, National Heroes’ Day and Independence Day, together with Good Friday and major Catholic feast days. Local municipal holidays can vary by island and municipality.
Cabo Verde Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| Jan 13 | Tuesday | Freedom and Democracy Day |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | National Heroes' Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Children's Day |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Cabo Verde’s national calendar includes civic dates and Christian holidays. Municipal holidays can add local days off, so travellers and businesses should also check the relevant island or municipality.
Civic and Christian Holiday Calendar 2026
Holiday Rules in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde observes national civic holidays such as Freedom and Democracy Day, National Heroes’ Day and Independence Day, together with Good Friday and major Catholic feast days. Local municipal holidays can vary by island and municipality.
Cabo Verde Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 5 July.
- Freedom and Democracy Day is 13 January.
- National Heroes’ Day is 20 January.
- Municipal holidays can add local days off.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cabo Verde Independence Day?
Independence Day is 5 July.
What is Freedom and Democracy Day?
It is a national public holiday observed on 13 January.
Is Good Friday a public holiday?
Yes. Good Friday is a national public holiday.
Are there local holidays in Cabo Verde?
Yes. Municipal holidays can add local observances beyond the national calendar.
Sources & methodology
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Institutional 2026 calendar identifying Cabo Verde National Heroes Day and Praia municipal holiday alongside the mission calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, public-authority or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.