Monday · Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Public
1
Jul
Madeira Day
Monday · Dia da Madeira
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Thursday · Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Public
5
Oct
Republic Day
Saturday · Implantação da República
Public
1
Nov
All Saints Day
Friday · Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Public
1
Dec
Restoration of Independence
Sunday · Restauração da Independência
Public
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Sunday · Imaculada Conceição
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Natal
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Primeira Oitava
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Portugal
In 2024, Portugal has 17 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 4. 1 month has no public holiday at all.
There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Assumption Day (August 15) to Republic Day (October 5): 51 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
National Day
June 10 · Monday
Madeira Day
July 1 · Monday
All Saints Day
November 1 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2024?+
Portugal has 17 official public holidays in 2024, with December being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Portugal?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Portugal in 2024?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Portugal?+
5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 31), Azores Day (June 1), Republic Day (October 5), Restoration of Independence (December 1), Immaculate Conception (December 8).