Public holidays in Cape Verde 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Saturday | Ano Novo | Public |
| 13 January | Thursday | Dia da Democracia | Public |
| 20 January | Thursday | Dia dos Heróis Nacionais | Public |
| 29 February | Tuesday | Carnaval | Public |
| 1 March | Wednesday | Quarta-feira de Cinzas | Public |
| 14 April | Friday | Sexta-Feira Santa | Public |
| 16 April | Sunday | Páscoa | Observance |
| 1 May | Monday | Dia do trabalhador | Public |
| 1 June | Thursday | Dia das Crianças | Public |
| 5 July | Wednesday | Dia da Independência | Public |
| 15 August | Tuesday | Dia da Padroeira Nacional | Public |
| 12 September | Tuesday | Dia Nacional | Public |
| 1 November | Wednesday | Todos os santos | Public |
| 25 December | Monday | Natal | Public |
Source: date-holidays (commenthol/date-holidays) (ISC (code) / CC BY 3.0 (data)), imported 2026-10-21. National holidays only; “observance” days are not usually days off. Check official government announcements for last-minute changes.