Praia Public Holidays 2026

Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Praia for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

About Public Holidays in Praia

Public holidays in Praia, Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

Working Days and Business Closures

On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

All Public Holidays in Praia, Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde 2026

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2026ThursdayAno NovoPublic Holiday
January 13, 2026TuesdayDia da DemocraciaPublic Holiday
January 20, 2026TuesdayDia dos Heróis NacionaisPublic Holiday
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnavalPublic Holiday
February 18, 2026WednesdayQuarta-feira de CinzasPublic Holiday
April 3, 2026FridaySexta-Feira SantaPublic Holiday
May 1, 2026FridayDia do trabalhadorPublic Holiday
May 19, 2026TuesdayDia do Município da PraiaPublic Holiday
June 1, 2026MondayDia das CriançasPublic Holiday
July 5, 2026SundayDia da IndependênciaPublic Holiday
August 15, 2026SaturdayDia da Padroeira NacionalPublic Holiday
September 12, 2026SaturdayDia NacionalPublic Holiday
November 1, 2026SundayTodos os santosPublic Holiday
December 25, 2026FridayNatalPublic Holiday
Show 2027 public holidays

All Public Holidays in Praia, Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde 2027

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2027FridayAno NovoPublic Holiday
January 13, 2027WednesdayDia da DemocraciaPublic Holiday
January 20, 2027WednesdayDia dos Heróis NacionaisPublic Holiday
February 9, 2027TuesdayCarnavalPublic Holiday
February 10, 2027WednesdayQuarta-feira de CinzasPublic Holiday
March 26, 2027FridaySexta-Feira SantaPublic Holiday
May 1, 2027SaturdayDia do trabalhadorPublic Holiday
May 19, 2027WednesdayDia do Município da PraiaPublic Holiday
June 1, 2027TuesdayDia das CriançasPublic Holiday
July 5, 2027MondayDia da IndependênciaPublic Holiday
August 15, 2027SundayDia da Padroeira NacionalPublic Holiday
September 12, 2027SundayDia NacionalPublic Holiday
November 1, 2027MondayTodos os santosPublic Holiday
December 25, 2027SaturdayNatalPublic Holiday

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays are there in Praia?

The number of public holidays in Praia, Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

Do businesses close on public holidays in Praia?

Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

Are public holidays the same every year?

Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

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