Cape Verde has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 13 | Tuesday | Democracy Day | Public |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Sep 12 | Saturday | National Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Cape Verde has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026.