Public holidays

🇵🇹Portugal 2026

Public holidays
17
in 2026
Next holiday
Madeira Day
in 16d
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
5
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
1
F
M
3
A
1
M
3
J
1
J
1
A
S
1
O
1
N
4
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Thursday · Ano Novo
165d ago Public
17
Feb
Carnival
Tuesday · Carnaval
118d ago Optional
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Sexta-feira Santa
73d ago Public
5
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Domingo de Páscoa
71d ago Public
25
Apr
Freedom Day
Saturday · Dia da Liberdade
51d ago Public
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Dia do Trabalhador
45d ago Public
1
Jun
Azores Day
Monday · Dia dos Açores
14d ago Public
4
Jun
Corpus Christi
Thursday · Corpo de Deus
11d ago Public
10
Jun
National Day
Wednesday · Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
5d ago Public
1
Jul
Madeira Day
Wednesday · Dia da Madeira
in 16d Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Saturday · Assunção de Nossa Senhora
in 61d Public
5
Oct
Republic Day
Monday · Implantação da República
in 112d Public
1
Nov
All Saints Day
Sunday · Dia de Todos-os-Santos
in 139d Public
1
Dec
Restoration of Independence
Tuesday · Restauração da Independência
in 169d Public
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Tuesday · Imaculada Conceição
in 176d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Natal
in 193d Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · Primeira Oitava
in 194d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Portugal

In 2026, Portugal has 17 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 4. 2 months have 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Azores Day
June 1 · Monday
Republic Day
October 5 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?+
Portugal has 17 official public holidays in 2026, with December being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Portugal?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Portugal in 2026?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Portugal?+
5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 5), Freedom Day (April 25), Assumption Day (August 15), All Saints Day (November 1), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).