Cape Verde has a total of 19 holidays in 2021. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year	Friday, January 1, 2021	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Freedom and Democracy Day	Wednesday, January 13, 2021	Freedom and Democracy Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
National Heroes' Day	Wednesday, January 20, 2021	National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 17, 2021	Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox	Saturday, March 20, 2021	March Equinox in Cabo Verde (Praia)
Holy Thursday	Thursday, April 1, 2021	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, April 2, 2021	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 4, 2021	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labour Day	Saturday, May 1, 2021	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 9, 2021	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Children's Day	Tuesday, June 1, 2021	Children's Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
Father's Day	Sunday, June 20, 2021	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice	Monday, June 21, 2021	June Solstice in Cabo Verde (Praia)
Independence Day	Monday, July 5, 2021	Independence Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
Assumption of Mary	Sunday, August 15, 2021	The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 22, 2021	September Equinox in Cabo Verde (Praia)
All Saints' Day	Monday, November 1, 2021	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice	Tuesday, December 21, 2021	December Solstice in Cabo Verde (Praia)
Christmas Day	Saturday, December 25, 2021	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.