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Calendar February 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Cape Verde 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| January 13, 2026 | Tue | Democracy and Freedom Day | National |
| January 20, 2026 | Tue | National Heroes Day | National |
| February 18, 2026 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 5, 2026 | Sun | Easter Sunday | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Worker's Day | National |
| June 1, 2026 | Mon | International Children's Day | National |
| July 5, 2026 | Sun | National Independence Day | National |
| August 15, 2026 | Sat | Assumption Day | National |
| November 1, 2026 | Sun | All Saints' Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Cabo Verde
Cape Verde, the Atlantic archipelago, celebrates a holiday calendar shaped by its Portuguese heritage and its creole culture. Independence Day on July 5 marks the 1975 break from Portugal, and the country observes the National Heroes' Day on January 20, honouring Amílcar Cabral. Christmas, Easter and the New Year are celebrated with the country's famous morna and coladeira music, and the traditional Carnival of Mindelo in February is among the most colourful in Africa, mixing Portuguese, African and Brazilian traditions.
In February 2026 there is 1 public holiday: Ash Wednesday. In 2026, Cape Verde observes 12 public holidays including 12 national, of which 4 fall on a weekend.
2026 Cape Verde Sports Calendar – Major Sporting Events
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
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| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |