Carnival in Cape Verde
Pre-Lenten festival
Quick Facts
Lunar Calendar
Date varies based on lunar cycles
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 3 days in Cape Verde
Holiday Type
Classification in Cape Verde
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
About Carnival
Pre-Lenten festival
A vibrant celebration with music, dance, and colorful costumes.
Vibrant carnival celebrations particularly in Mindelo, featuring parades and music
Practical Information in Cape Verde
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Cape Verde
Influenced by Portuguese traditions, it has become a significant cultural event.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
Lunar Calendar Based
This holiday's date varies according to the lunar calendar, which means it falls on different dates each year in the Gregorian calendar.
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
carnival
Traditional carnival celebrations
music
Traditional music celebrations
Historical Timeline
Last observed in Cape Verde
🇨🇻Final celebration recorded in Cape Verde
⏰ Last Observed