Long weekends in Cape Verde, 2026.
Cape Verde, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 21 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 30 May to 1 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Youth Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 10 January to 13 January: 4 days off, take Mon 12 Jan as leave (Democracy Day)
- 17 January to 20 January: 4 days off, take Mon 19 Jan as leave (Heroes' Day)
Public holidays in Cape Verde, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Ano Novo) |
| Tuesday 13 January | Democracy Day (Dia da Democracia) |
| Tuesday 20 January | Heroes' Day (Dia da Heróis Nacional) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador) |
| Monday 1 June | Youth Day (Dia Mundial da Criança) |
| Sunday 5 July | Independence Day (Dia da Independência Nacional) |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day (Dia da Assunção) |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day (Dia de Todos os Santos) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Natal) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Cape Verde in 2026?
Cape Verde has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Cape Verde in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Cape Verde have in 2026?
Cape Verde has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.