Public holidays

🇵🇹Portugal 2028

Public holidays
17
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
4
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
Saturday · Ano Novo
Public
29
Feb
Carnival
Tuesday · Carnaval
Optional
14
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Sexta-feira Santa
Public
16
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Domingo de Páscoa
Public
25
Apr
Freedom Day
Tuesday · Dia da Liberdade
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Monday · Dia do Trabalhador
Public
1
Jun
Azores Day
Thursday · Dia dos Açores
Public
10
Jun
National Day
Saturday · Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Public
15
Jun
Corpus Christi
Thursday · Corpo de Deus
Public
1
Jul
Madeira Day
Saturday · Dia da Madeira
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Tuesday · Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Public
5
Oct
Republic Day
Thursday · Implantação da República
Public
1
Nov
All Saints Day
Wednesday · Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Public
1
Dec
Restoration of Independence
Friday · Restauração da Independência
Public
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Friday · Imaculada Conceição
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Natal
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Primeira Oitava
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Portugal

In 2028, 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, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Carnival (February 29): 59 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Restoration of Independence
December 1 · Friday
Immaculate Conception
December 8 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2028?+
Portugal has 17 official public holidays in 2028, with December being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Portugal?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Portugal in 2028?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Portugal?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Sunday (April 16), National Day (June 10), Madeira Day (July 1).