Democracy Day in Cape Verde is a national holiday celebrated on January 13th to mark the anniversary of the country's first multi-party elections in 1991. This pivotal event signaled the transition from a one-party system to a representative democracy. The holiday is observed with official ceremonies and cultural events that emphasize political freedom and civic rights. It is a non-working day, resulting in the closure of government offices, schools, and financial institutions.
This is a fixed-date public holiday in Cape Verde, established to commemorate democratic transition.
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