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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: Close now (Open in 8 hours 48 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 for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims | Tuesday, March 24 | 0 minutes |
| Maryland Day | Wednesday, March 25 | 15 hours, 47 minutes |
| Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day | Thursday, March 26 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| Earth Hour | Saturday, March 28 | 3 days, 15 hours |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 4 days, 15 hours |
| Seward's Day | Monday, March 30 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| César Chávez Day | Tuesday, March 31 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| April Fool's Day | Wednesday, April 01 | 1 week |
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 for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims (US & US) Tue, Mar 24, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Cape Verde
Washington D.C., United States time is 5:00 hours behind Praia, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
00:12AMTuesday, March 24, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
19:12PMMonday, March 23, 2026