Cape Verde Public Holidays in 2021
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 |
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| 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. |
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