Carnival in Cabo Verde Cabo Verde, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa, is known for its rich...
Festivals in Sal
Don’t expect many stores to be open during the holidays. Everyone is out celebrating!
Overview off all the festivals in Sal
All public holidays and national events are marked in a different color.
1 January New Year
20 January National Heroes' Day
19 March São Jose - Sal (Palmeira)
1 May Labour Day
3 May Santa Cruz - Sal (Espargos)
9 June Santo António (Espargos)
24 June São João (Espargos)
29 June São Pedro (Hortela, Espargos)
5 July Independence Day
Last week of July Santa Ana (Fontona)
15 August Nossa Senhora de Piedade (Pedra de Lume)
15 August Nossa Senhora da Graça
12 September Nationality Day
15 September Nossa Senhora das Dores (Santa Maria)
September Music festival (date varies)
1 November All Saints' Day
25 December Christmas Day
Special Festivals
Carnival in São Nicolau The biggest event on this quiet island takes place every year in February: the "Carnival"!Even though it...
Santa Maria Music festival in Sal This festival takes place on the beach of Santa Maria, in the month of September....
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Festivals per island
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