Public Holidays in Cape Verde, 2026
Cape Verde observes 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 3 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 9
- On a weekend
- 3
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 255
Nationwide
Cape Verde holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Cape Verde. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 13 January 2026 | Tuesday | Democracy Day | Nationwide |
| 20 January 2026 | Tuesday | Heroes' Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Youth Day | Nationwide |
| 5 July 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
6 of Cape Verde's 9 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 3 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Independence Day (5 July 2026), Assumption Day (15 August 2026), All Saints' Day (1 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 255 business days in Cape Verde.
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