Portugal Public Holidays 2026
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
Portugal has 13 official public holidays (13 days off) in 2026 and 4 long weekends; the longest break is Good Friday & Easter (Apr 3 – 5, 3 days).
| Public holidays | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 13 |
| Longest break | Good Friday & Easter · 3 days (Apr 3 – 5) |
| Long weekends | 4 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026), Freedom Day (April 25, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), Corpus Christi (June 4, 2026), Portugal Day (June 10, 2026), Assumption of Mary (August 15, 2026), Republic Day (October 5, 2026), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2026), Restoration of Independence (December 1, 2026), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026)
Portugal public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFalls on Thursday. Taking Friday Jan 2 off opens an early four-day weekend to start the year.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayFalls on Friday, creating a three-day Easter weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayStatutory holiday under Article 234; falls on Sunday with no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Freedom DayMarks the 1974 revolution. Falls on a Saturday in 2026 (no substitute day).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour DayFalls on Friday, delivering an automatic three-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiAlways observed on Thursday (60 days after Easter). Friday June 5 is the premier bridge day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 10, 2026 | Wednesday | Portugal DayFalls on a Wednesday in 2026, offering mid-week relaxation or options to combine with leave.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of MaryFalls on a Saturday in 2026 (no substitute day under Portuguese law).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Republic DayFalls on a Monday, creating a crisp three-day autumn weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' DayFalls on a Sunday in 2026; no substitute day is awarded.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 1, 2026 | Tuesday | Restoration of IndependenceFalls on a Tuesday. Monday Nov 30 is a prime bridge day for a four-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate ConceptionFalls on a Tuesday. Monday Dec 7 is another perfect bridge day for four days off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayFalls on Friday, creating a three-day Christmas holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory public holidays
13 days
Lost to weekends
4 (Apr 5, Apr 25, Aug 15, Nov 1)
Substitute days
None (no in-lieu days)
Prime bridge days
Jan 2, Jun 5, Nov 30, Dec 7
2026 Portugal calendar
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Portugal long weekends in 2026
Good Friday & Easter
3 daysApr 3 – 5
Good Friday through Easter Sunday creates a natural three-day break.
May Day weekend
3 daysMay 1 – 3
May 1 on Friday provides an automatic three-day weekend.
Republic Day weekend
3 daysOct 3 – 5
October 5 falls on a Monday, creating a three-day weekend.
Christmas weekend
3 daysDec 25 – 27
Christmas Day falls on a Friday, providing a festive three-day weekend.
Article 234 of the Labour Code in 2026
All 13 statutory holidays in Portugal are mandatory nationwide for both private sector employees and public servants under Article 234 of Law 7/2009. Working on a statutory holiday entitles an employee to a compensatory rest period or enhanced premium pay under Article 269 of the Labour Code.
Four holidays lost to weekends with no in-lieu days
In 2026, four Portuguese public holidays fall on either Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 5), Freedom Day (April 25, Saturday), Assumption Day (August 15, Saturday), and All Saints’ Day (November 1, Sunday). Portuguese law has no mechanism to move weekend holidays to Monday, so workers on standard Monday–Friday schedules lose these days.
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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
How many public holidays are there in Portugal in 2026?
There are 13 mandatory nationwide public holidays under Article 234 of the Labour Code. Four fall on weekends in 2026, leaving nine weekday holidays.
What is the longest holiday break in Portugal in 2026?
The longest break in Portugal is Good Friday & Easter (Apr 3 – 5, 3 days).
What are the official public holidays in Portugal in 2026?
Portugal has 13 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026), Freedom Day (April 25, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), Corpus Christi (June 4, 2026), Portugal Day (June 10, 2026), Assumption of Mary (August 15, 2026), Republic Day (October 5, 2026), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2026), Restoration of Independence (December 1, 2026), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026).
Does Portugal give a substitute holiday when a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday?
No. Portuguese law does not provide substitute days or days in lieu for public holidays falling on weekends.
What are the best bridge (ponte) opportunities in Portugal in 2026?
Taking Friday Jan 2 creates four days off after New Year’s Day. Taking Friday June 5 gives four days off around Corpus Christi. Taking Monday Nov 30 or Monday Dec 7 yields four-day breaks around the December holidays.
Is Shrove Tuesday (Carnival) a day off in Portugal in 2026?
Carnival falls on Tuesday February 17, 2026. It is an optional holiday under Article 235; civil servants typically receive an administrative tolerance day, but private sector observance depends on collective or employment contracts.
When are the Lisbon and Porto municipal holidays in 2026?
Lisbon observes Saint Anthony on Saturday June 13, 2026. Porto observes Saint John on Wednesday June 24, 2026.
