Public holidays in Cape Verde 2027
Cape Verde has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday 路 Ano Novo
Long weekendDemocracy Day
Wednesday 路 Dia da Democracia
Heroes' Day
Wednesday 路 Dia da Her贸is Nacional
Labour Day
Saturday 路 Dia do Trabalhador
On the weekendYouth Day
Tuesday 路 Dia Mundial da Crian莽a
Independence Day
Monday 路 Dia da Independ锚ncia Nacional
Long weekendAssumption Day
Sunday 路 Dia da Assun莽茫o
On the weekendAll Saints' Day
Monday 路 Dia de Todos os Santos
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday 路 Natal
On the weekend
Working days off
6
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 9
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 3
Cape Verde public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Cape Verde鈥檚 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 6 fall on a working day and 3 on the weekend. 3 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2027?
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Cape Verde has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Cape Verde in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Cape Verde fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Labour Day (May 1), Assumption Day (August 15) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Cape Verde鈥檚 rules.
How many long weekends are there in Cape Verde in 2027?
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3 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Independence Day and All Saints' Day.