Cape Verde Travel Guide - Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day.
20 Jan Heroes' Day.
5 Feb* Carnival.
6 Feb Ash Wednesday.
1 May Labour Day.
19 May* Municipal Day.
5 Jul Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption (Day of Our Lady of Grace).
12 Sep National Day.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
20 Jan Heroes' Day. 
24 Feb* Carnival.
25 Feb Ash Wednesday.
1 May Labour Day.
19 May* Municipal Day.
5 Jul Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption (Day of Our Lady of Grace).
12 Sep National Day.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

* Regional.