Cape Verde has a total of 19 holidays in 2023. 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	Sunday, January 1, 2023	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Freedom and Democracy Day	Friday, January 13, 2023	Freedom and Democracy Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
National Heroes' Day	Friday, January 20, 2023	National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 22, 2023	Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox	Monday, March 20, 2023	March Equinox in Cabo Verde (Praia)
Holy Thursday	Thursday, April 6, 2023	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, April 7, 2023	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 9, 2023	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labour Day	Monday, May 1, 2023	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 14, 2023	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Children's Day	Thursday, June 1, 2023	Children's Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
Father's Day	Sunday, June 18, 2023	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	June Solstice in Cabo Verde (Praia)
Independence Day	Wednesday, July 5, 2023	Independence Day is a public holiday in Cabo Verde
Assumption of Mary	Tuesday, August 15, 2023	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	Saturday, September 23, 2023	September Equinox in Cabo Verde (Praia)
All Saints' Day	Wednesday, November 1, 2023	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice	Friday, December 22, 2023	December Solstice in Cabo Verde (Praia)
Christmas Day	Monday, December 25, 2023	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.