{"country":"Cape Verde","code":"cv","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/cv.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/cv","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-01-13","name":"Democracy and Freedom Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"13 January celebrates the first democratic elections in Cape Verde, held in 1991.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Democracy Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-01-20","name":"National Heroes Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Heroes Day, 20 January, commemorates the 1973 assassination of Amílcar Cabral, remembered as a hero for fighting colonialism.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-02-18","name":"Ash Wednesday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"The first day of Lent, the seven weeks of prayer, fasting and almsgiving before Easter. It falls 46 days before Easter Sunday. 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Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2026-04-05","name":"Easter Sunday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"Worker's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-01","name":"International Children's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"International, civic","about":"1 June is International Children's Day (Dia Mundial da Criança), a public holiday in Cape Verde.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Children's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-05","name":"National Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"5 July marks Cape Verde's independence from Portugal in 1975.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-15","name":"Assumption Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"The Assumption of Mary is the Catholic dogma that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heaven. It is celebrated on 15 August. The Eastern Churches have an equivalent belief, the Dormition.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A public holiday in many Catholic countries.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-01","name":"All Saints' Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A Christian holy day celebrated in honour of all the saints of the Church, on 1 November in the Catholic Church. It is followed by All Souls' Day on 2 November. Where it is a public holiday, cemetery rituals such as offerings of flowers, candles and prayers for the graves of loved ones often take place. The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates it on the first Sunday after Pentecost.","at_work":"Fine to mention, but it is a reflective day about remembering loved ones, not a festive one, so avoid \"Happy All Saints' Day\".","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off, or simply: \"I hope you have a peaceful day.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"All Souls' Day follows on 2 November."}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! 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Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2027-03-28","name":"Easter Sunday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"Worker's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-06-01","name":"International Children's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"International, civic","about":"1 June is International Children's Day (Dia Mundial da Criança), a public holiday in Cape Verde.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Children's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-05","name":"National Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"5 July marks Cape Verde's independence from Portugal in 1975.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-15","name":"Assumption Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"The Assumption of Mary is the Catholic dogma that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heaven. It is celebrated on 15 August. The Eastern Churches have an equivalent belief, the Dormition.","at_work":"Fine to mention. 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