Events in the year 2026 in Cape Verde.
Incumbents
President: José Maria Neves Prime Minister: Ulisses Correia e Silva
Events
5 February – The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues a travel warning for Cape Verde, after dozens of British tourists fall ill with stomach bugs such as shigella and salmonella. 17 May – 2026 Cape Verdean parliamentary election: The opposition PAICV wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly. 11 June–19 July – Cape Verde participates at the 2026 FIFA World Cup 5 September – A bus plunges into a ravine in Fogo, killing 25 people.
Predicted and scheduled 15 November – 2026 Cape Verdean presidential election
Holidays
1 January New Year's Day 13 January Democracy Day 20 January Heroes' Day 1 May Labour Day 1 June Youth Day 5 July Independence Day 15 August Assumption Day 1 November All Saints' Day 25 December Christmas Day
References
External links Online calendar