Portugal Public Holidays 2027
In 2027, Portugal observes 13 mandatory public holidays under Article 234 of the Labour Code. It is a leaner year for weekday holidays, as five dates fall on weekends: Easter Sunday (March 28), Freedom Day (Sunday April 25), Labour Day (Saturday May 1), Assumption (Sunday August 15), and Christmas Day (Saturday December 25). Because Portuguese law grants no in-lieu days, only eight holidays fall on Monday through Friday. However, back-to-back Thursday holidays—Corpus Christi (May 27) and Portugal Day (June 10)—offer standout four-day ponte bridge options.
At a glance
Portugal has 13 official public holidays (13 days off) in 2027 and 3 long weekends; the longest break is New Year weekend (Jan 1 – 3, 3 days).
| Public holidays | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 13 |
| Longest break | New Year weekend · 3 days (Jan 1 – 3) |
| Long weekends | 3 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Good Friday (March 26, 2027), Easter Sunday (March 28, 2027), Freedom Day (April 25, 2027), Labour Day (May 1, 2027), Corpus Christi (May 27, 2027), Portugal Day (June 10, 2027), Assumption of Mary (August 15, 2027), Republic Day (October 5, 2027), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2027), Restoration of Independence (December 1, 2027), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027)
Portugal public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayFalls on Friday, delivering an immediate three-day holiday weekend to open 2027.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good FridayFalls on Friday, creating a three-day Easter weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 28, 2027 | Sunday | Easter SundayStatutory holiday under Article 234; falls on Sunday with no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2027 | Sunday | Freedom DayFalls on Sunday in 2027; no in-lieu holiday is awarded under Portuguese law.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour DayFalls on Saturday in 2027; no replacement holiday is provided.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 27, 2027 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiAlways on Thursday (60 days after Easter). Friday May 28 is the ideal ponte day for four days off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 10, 2027 | Thursday | Portugal DayFalls on Thursday. Friday June 11 makes a second superb four-day bridge opportunity in June.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Assumption of MaryFalls on Sunday in 2027; no substitute day is given.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 5, 2027 | Tuesday | Republic DayFalls on Tuesday. Monday Oct 4 is an autumn bridge day for a four-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | All Saints' DayFalls on Monday, yielding an automatic three-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 1, 2027 | Wednesday | Restoration of IndependenceFalls on Wednesday in 2027, breaking up the working week.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2027 | Wednesday | Immaculate ConceptionFalls on Wednesday in 2027, mid-week holiday in early December.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayFalls on Saturday in 2027; no replacement day is provided under Portuguese law.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory public holidays
13 days
Lost to weekends
5 (Mar 28, Apr 25, May 1, Aug 15, Dec 25)
Weekday holidays
8 days
Key Thursday bridges
May 27 & Jun 10
2027 Portugal calendar
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Portugal long weekends in 2027
New Year weekend
3 daysJan 1 – 3
January 1 on Friday provides an automatic three-day weekend.
Good Friday & Easter
3 daysMar 26 – 28
Three-day Easter break from Good Friday through Easter Sunday.
All Saints weekend
3 daysOct 30 – Nov 1
November 1 falls on a Monday, creating a three-day weekend.
Statutory basis: Article 234 of Law 7/2009
Under Portuguese labor law, the 13 national public holidays are mandatory holidays that require full pay without deduction. Employees working on statutory public holidays are entitled to equivalent compensatory rest or a statutory 50% pay premium under Article 269.
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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 Feriados OficiaisVisit 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 2027?
Portugal has 13 mandatory nationwide public holidays in 2027 under Article 234 of the Labour Code. Five dates fall on weekends, leaving eight weekday holidays.
What is the longest holiday break in Portugal in 2027?
The longest break in Portugal is New Year weekend (Jan 1 – 3, 3 days).
What are the official public holidays in Portugal in 2027?
Portugal has 13 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Good Friday (March 26, 2027), Easter Sunday (March 28, 2027), Freedom Day (April 25, 2027), Labour Day (May 1, 2027), Corpus Christi (May 27, 2027), Portugal Day (June 10, 2027), Assumption of Mary (August 15, 2027), Republic Day (October 5, 2027), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2027), Restoration of Independence (December 1, 2027), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027).
Why are there fewer long weekends in Portugal in 2027?
Because Freedom Day (April 25), Labour Day (May 1), Assumption (August 15), and Christmas Day (December 25) all fall on weekends, and Portugal provides no substitute days for weekend holidays.
What are the top bridge days (pontes) in Portugal in 2027?
Taking Friday May 28 off after Corpus Christi (Thu May 27) and taking Friday June 11 off after Portugal Day (Thu June 10) each produce four-day weekend breaks.
Is Shrove Tuesday (Carnival) a statutory public holiday in Portugal in 2027?
Carnival falls on Tuesday February 9, 2027. It is an optional holiday under Article 235; public sector employees typically receive tolerance, but private sector observance depends on employers and collective bargaining.
When are the municipal holidays in Lisbon and Porto in 2027?
Lisbon celebrates Santo António on Sunday June 13, 2027. Porto celebrates São João on Thursday June 24, 2027.
