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2026 Cabo Verde Holidays

See public holidays in Cabo Verde for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

19

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

3 holidays

This Month

3

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

8 days away

About Cabo Verde holidays in 2026

In 2026, Cabo Verde observes a variety of national holidays, including significant dates like New Year's Day, Freedom and Democracy Day, and National Heroes' Day in January. The year continues with religious observances such as Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday in April. Important national celebrations include Labour Day in May and Independence Day on July 5th. The year concludes with All Saints' Day in November and Christmas Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 13, 2026TuesdayFreedom and Democracy Day
January 20, 2026TuesdayNational Heroes' Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayAsh Wednesday
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 2, 2026ThursdayHoly Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 10, 2026SundayMother's Day
June 1, 2026MondayChildren's Day
June 21, 2026SundayFather's Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 5, 2026SundayIndependence Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary
September 22, 2026TuesdaySeptember Equinox
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Cabo Verde holidays in 2026

  • Observe that several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially impacting business operations.
  • Note that some dates, such as equinoxes and solstices, are astronomical events and not typically public holidays.
  • Check the calendar for clusters of holidays, particularly around April and December, which may affect scheduling.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Cabo Verde's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the first quarter, with January featuring three significant national holidays. The spring months of April and May also present a cluster of holidays, including religious observances and Labour Day.

The mid-year period is marked by Independence Day in July, with other holidays more sparsely distributed. The latter part of the year sees a return to a higher frequency of holidays in November and December, culminating in Christmas Day.

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