Public holidays · Africa · 2027
Cape Verde Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Cape Verde
Cape Verde has 9 national public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
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Regional holidays
Cape Verde public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | Ano Novo | Public holiday | |
| Democracy Day | Dia da Democracia | Public holiday | |
| Heroes' Day | Dia da Heróis Nacional | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Dia do Trabalhador | Public holiday |
| Youth Day | Dia Mundial da Criança | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Dia da Independência Nacional | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Assumption Day | Dia da Assunção | Public holiday |
| All Saints' Day | Dia de Todos os Santos | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Natal | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Cape Verde holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
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Long weekends in Cape Verde 2027
3 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Sat 29 May – Tue 1 Jun
Take off Mon 31 May
3days
Sat 3 Jul – Mon 5 Jul
No leave needed
3days
Sat 30 Oct – Mon 1 Nov
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Cape Verde
How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2027?
9 national public holidays. That ranks Cape Verde #186 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Cape Verde in 2027?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 31 May) for 4 days in a row from 29 May.
Which Cape Verde public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Assumption Day (Sun 15 Aug) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Cape Verde?
January, with 3 national holidays: New Year's Day, Democracy Day and Heroes' Day.