Independence Day in Cabo Verde is an annual national holiday observed on July 5th. This day is highly cherished and celebrated in remembrance of Cabo Verde's sovereignty from Portugal in 1975. It marks the cessation of nearly 500 years of Portuguese colonization, bringing in a new phase of political, social, and economic freedom, and the clear identity of the Cabo Verdean nationality.
Cabo Verde's Independence Day is a grand national celebration. Each year, thousands of people take part in various activities and patriotic events, including parades, cultural exhibitions, music performances, and speeches from the nation's political leaders. These festivities reflect the pride and unity of the Cabo Verdean people while also commemorating the struggle and sacrifice that led to their freedom and independence.
On this day, various landmarks and public places are adorned with the blue, red, white, and yellow of the national flag. The robust celebrations also extend beyond the shores of Cabo Verde to various communities in the diaspora, making this day a global celebration of Cabo Verdean culture and independence. Thus, Independence Day serves not only to commemorate the past but also to celebrate the present and inspire the future of Cabo Verde.