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Public holidays in Cabo Verde 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Cabo Verde. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 563 days |
| Democracy Day | January 13, 2026 | Public holiday | in 575 days |
| Heroes' Day | January 20, 2026 | Public holiday | in 582 days |
| Shrove Tuesday | February 17, 2026 | Public holiday | in 610 days |
| Ash Wednesday | February 18, 2026 | Public holiday | in 611 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 655 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 657 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 683 days |
| Children's Day | June 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 714 days |
| Independence Day | July 5, 2026 | Public holiday | in 748 days |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15, 2026 | Public holiday | in 789 days |
| National Day | September 12, 2026 | Public holiday | in 817 days |
| All Saints' Day | November 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 867 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 921 days |