Public holidays in Cape Verde, 2026
13 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Cape Verde drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 13 January | Democracy Day | Tuesday |
| 20 January | Heroes' Day | Tuesday |
| 17 February | Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 18 February | Ash Wednesday | Wednesday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 1 June | Children's Day | Monday |
| 5 July | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 12 September | National Day | Saturday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Cape Verde?
All Saints' Day, on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.