Public holidays in Cape Verde explained

This is a list of holidays in Cape Verde.

Public holidays

DateHolidayLocal Name[1] Description
January 1 New Year's DayAno Novo
January 13Democracy DayDia da Liberdade e DemocraciaCelebrates first democratic elections, 1991[2]
January 20Heroes DayDia da Nacionalidade e dos Heróis Nacionais  Anniversary of the death of Amílcar Cabral.[3]
May 1Labour DayDia do Trabalhador
June 1Youth DayDia Mundial da Criança
July 5Independence DayDia da Independência NacionalFrom Portugal, 1975
August 15 AssumptionDia da Assunção
November 1All Saints' DayDia de Todos os Santos
December 25Christmas DayNatal

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Feriados Bancários . www.bcv.cv . June 5, 2021 . en.
  2. Web site: Democracy Day in Cape Verde in 2021 . Office Holidays . August 23, 2020 . en.
  3. Web site: Heroes' Day in Cape Verde in 2021 . Office Holidays . August 23, 2020 . en.