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Public holidays 2026 · Cape Verde
Next public holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25. Long weekends
Next public holidayChristmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026 · Days left: 52National holidays 2026
New Year's DayJan 1
Thursday
Democracy DayJan 13
Tuesday
Heroes' DayJan 20
Tuesday
Labour DayMay 1
Friday
Youth DayJun 1
Monday
Independence DayJul 5
Sunday
Assumption DayAug 15
Saturday
All Saints' DayNov 1
Sunday
Christmas DayDec 25
Friday
Long weekends 2026
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Needs one bridge day off
4 daysJan 10 – Jan 13
Needs one bridge day off
4 daysJan 17 – Jan 20
Needs one bridge day off
4 daysMay 1 – May 33 days
May 30 – Jun 13 days
Dec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions and answers
When is the next public holiday?
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026.
How many public holidays are there this year?
National holidays: 9 (2026).
Where do the holiday dates come from?
From Nager.Date, an open-source database of public holidays. Dates can change by government decision, so check official announcements for important plans.
Source: Nager.Date (MIT). Holiday names are shown as published by the source.