Public Holidays in Portugal
Upcoming Holidays
- May1
Labour Day
In 2 daysPublic - May4
Mother's Day
In 5 daysObservance - Jun10
Portugal Day
In 42 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(1 holiday)
- 1WedNew Year's DayPublic
March(1 holiday)
- 4TueShrove TuesdayObservance
April(3 holidays)
- 18FriGood FridayPublic
- 20SunEaster SundayPublic
- 25FriLiberty DayPublic
May(2 holidays)
- 1ThuLabour DayPublic
- 4SunMother's DayObservance
June(2 holidays)
- 10TuePortugal DayPublic
- 19ThuCorpus ChristiPublic
August(1 holiday)
- 15FriAssumptionPublic
October(1 holiday)
- 5SunImplantação da RepúblicaPublic
November(1 holiday)
- 1SatAll Saints' DayPublic
December(5 holidays)
- 1MonRestauração da IndependênciaPublic
- 8MonImmaculate ConceptionPublic
- 24WedChristmas EveObservance
- 25ThuChristmas DayPublic
- 31WedNew Year's EveObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Portugal
Official 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 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 13 official 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.