Public Holidays in Portugal
Upcoming Holidays
- Feb17
Shrove Tuesday
In 11 daysObservance - Apr3
Good Friday
In 56 daysPublic - Apr5
Easter Sunday
In 58 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(1 holiday)
- 1ThuNew Year's DayPublic
February(1 holiday)
- 17TueShrove TuesdayObservance
April(3 holidays)
- 3FriGood FridayPublic
- 5SunEaster SundayPublic
- 25SatLiberty DayPublic
May(2 holidays)
- 1FriLabour DayPublic
- 3SunMother's DayObservance
June(2 holidays)
- 4ThuCorpus ChristiPublic
- 10WedPortugal DayPublic
August(1 holiday)
- 15SatAssumptionPublic
October(1 holiday)
- 5MonImplantação da RepúblicaPublic
November(1 holiday)
- 1SunAll Saints' DayPublic
December(5 holidays)
- 1TueRestauração da IndependênciaPublic
- 8TueImmaculate ConceptionPublic
- 24ThuChristmas EveObservance
- 25FriChristmas DayPublic
- 31ThuNew Year's EveObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Portugal
Public holidays in Portugal. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Portugal Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 13 public holidays in Portugal with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.