All Saint's Day

Every November 1st, Cape Verde celebrates All Saints' Day. On this day, Christians commemorate both well-known and lesser-known saints from previous eras. Millions of Christians around the world mark All Saints' Day, which is a key event in the traditional Christian calendar.

With nearly three-quarters of the population practicing Roman Catholicism and a long history of Portuguese colonization and influence, it's no surprise that All Saints' Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Cape Verde.

Cape Verdeans commemorate it by attending a special mass, visiting and decorating loved ones' graves, and possibly hosting a family reunion, much like they do in Portugal or anywhere else in the globe.Those in Cape Verde, on the other hand, incorporate some African traditions. On All Saints' Day, processions with drums, masks, and costumes, as well as local dances, are common. This is one of the primary events on the island of Santiago, but comparable events can be found all around Cape Verde.

Date: November 1st