Mindelo Carnival
Season or date: February
A magnificent festival of elaborate costume parades and music held in Mindelo, São Vicente Island
Festivals in Cabo Verde
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Baía das Gatas Music Festival
Season or date: Full moon weekend in August
An outdoor live festival that continues non-stop for 48 hours against the Atlantic Ocean backdrop
Gamboa Festival
Season or date: May
The largest pop music event in the country held on Praia's beach
São João Festival
Season or date: Around June 24
A traditional event on Santo Antão Island featuring bonfires and folk dances that continue all night
Tabanka Festival
Season or date: May-July
Colorful processions for harvest and ancestor worship held in villages of Santiago Island
Kriol Jazz Festival
Season or date: April
An international jazz festival gathering renowned artists from the Creole-speaking world
Public holidays
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Democracy Day (January 13)
- Heroes' Day (January 20)
- Carnival (movable)
- Easter (movable)
- Independence Day (July 5)
- All Saints' Day (November 1)
- Christmas (December 25)