Public holidays in Cape Verde
# Public holidays in Cape Verde

This is a list of holidays in Cape Verde.

## Public holidays

| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Description |
| - | - | - | - |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Ano Novo | |
| January 13 | Democracy Day | Dia da Liberdade e Democracia | Celebrates first democratic elections, 1991 |
| January 20 | Heroes Day | Dia da Nacionalidade e dos Heróis Nacionais | Anniversary of the death of Amílcar Cabral. |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Dia do Trabalhador | |
| June 1 | Youth Day | Dia Mundial da Criança | |
| July 5 | Independence Day | Dia da Independência Nacional | From Portugal, 1975 |
| August 15 | Assumption | Dia da Assunção | |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day | Dia de Todos os Santos | |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Natal | |
