Portugal Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Portugal has 13 mandatory national public holidays in 2026 established by Article 234 of the Labour Code. Four dates fall on weekends without compensation: Easter Sunday (April 5), Freedom Day (Saturday April 25), Assumption (Saturday August 15), and All Saints’ Day (Sunday November 1). Under Portuguese labour law, there are no substitute weekdays when holidays fall on weekends. Fortunately, New Year’s Day (Jan 1) and Corpus Christi (June 4) land on Thursdays, and both December 1 and December 8 land on Tuesdays, setting up ideal four-day ponte bridge options.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20274 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar3 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleAssembleia da República & Portuguese Labour Code (Código do Trabalho, Lei n.º 7/2009)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Portugal.
Portugal Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Portugal.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Portugal Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Portugal Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Portugal (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Portugal?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Portugal
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Official sources & data
- Diário da República — Código do Trabalho (Lei n.º 7/2009, Artigo 234.º Feriados obrigatórios)Visit sourceDiário da República (Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda)
- Portal do Governo de Portugal — Calendário de FeriadosVisit sourceGoverno da República Portuguesa
- ePortugal — Direitos Laborais e Feriados Obrigatórios em PortugalVisit sourceAgência para a Modernização Administrativa (AMA)
Frequently Asked Questions About Portugal Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Portugal each year?
Portugal gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Portugal?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Portugal holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Portugal officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Portugal?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.