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United States Embassy and Consulates in Cape Verde
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Praia, Cape Verde
Rua Abilio Macedo 6 Praia, Cape Verde
Phone: +238 2608 900
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Cabo Verdean and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Wednesday, February 11 | 2 hours, 4 minutes |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Thursday, February 12 | 1 day, 2 hours |
| Friday the 13th | Friday, February 13 | 2 days, 2 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 days, 2 hours |
| Susan B. Anthony's Birthday | Sunday, February 15 | 4 days, 2 hours |
| Elizabeth Peratrovich Day | Monday, February 16 | 5 days, 2 hours |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 6 days, 2 hours |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Cape Verde?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Cape Verde including and Praia.
2 - Do Cabo Verdean citizens need a visa for United States?
Cabo Verdean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Cape Verde for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Cape Verde?
The U.S. representative offices in Cape Verde will be closed in observance of the following Cabo Verdean and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science (US & US) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (10 hours, 5 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Cape Verde
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Praia, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
13:55PMTuesday, February 10, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
07:55AMTuesday, February 10, 2026