Portugal Public Holidays 2028
Portugal observes 13 mandatory public holidays in 2028 under Article 234 of the Labour Code. Three statutory dates fall on weekends without substitute days: New Year’s Day (Saturday January 1), Easter Sunday (April 16), and Portugal Day (Saturday June 10). The remaining 10 holidays land on weekdays, delivering numerous natural three-day weekends (Labour Day on Monday May 1, Restoration of Independence on Friday Dec 1, Immaculate Conception on Friday Dec 8, and Christmas Day on Monday Dec 25) plus Thursday ponte opportunities for Corpus Christi (June 15) and Republic Day (Oct 5).
At a glance
Portugal has 13 official public holidays (13 days off) in 2028 and 5 long weekends; the longest break is Good Friday & Easter (Apr 14 – 16, 3 days).
| Public holidays | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 13 |
| Longest break | Good Friday & Easter · 3 days (Apr 14 – 16) |
| Long weekends | 5 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Sunday (April 16, 2028), Freedom Day (April 25, 2028), Labour Day (May 1, 2028), Portugal Day (June 10, 2028), Corpus Christi (June 15, 2028), Assumption of Mary (August 15, 2028), Republic Day (October 5, 2028), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2028), Restoration of Independence (December 1, 2028), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028)
Portugal public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayFalls on a Saturday in 2028; no replacement weekday is granted under Portuguese law.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good FridayFalls on Friday, creating a three-day Easter weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 16, 2028 | Sunday | Easter SundayStatutory holiday under Article 234; falls on Sunday with no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2028 | Tuesday | Freedom DayFalls on Tuesday in 2028. Taking Monday April 24 off yields a four-day spring weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2028 | Monday | Labour DayFalls on Monday, delivering an automatic three-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 10, 2028 | Saturday | Portugal DayFalls on Saturday in 2028 (no substitute day under Portuguese law).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 15, 2028 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiAlways on Thursday (60 days after Easter). Friday June 16 is a premier bridge day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2028 | Tuesday | Assumption of MaryFalls on Tuesday in 2028. Taking Monday August 14 off creates a four-day midsummer break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 5, 2028 | Thursday | Republic DayFalls on Thursday. Taking Friday October 6 off provides a four-day autumn break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2028 | Wednesday | All Saints' DayFalls on Wednesday in 2028, mid-week holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 1, 2028 | Friday | Restoration of IndependenceFalls on Friday, creating an automatic three-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2028 | Friday | Immaculate ConceptionFalls on Friday, producing the second consecutive three-day holiday weekend in December.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas DayFalls on Monday, creating a three-day Christmas holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory public holidays
13 days
Lost to weekends
3 (Jan 1, Apr 16, Jun 10)
Natural three-day breaks
5 breaks
Substitute days
None (no in-lieu days)
2028 Portugal calendar
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Portugal long weekends in 2028
Good Friday & Easter
3 daysApr 14 – 16
Three-day Easter weekend from Good Friday through Easter Sunday.
Labour Day weekend
3 daysApr 29 – May 1
May 1 on Monday creates a natural three-day weekend.
Independence Restoration weekend
3 daysDec 1 – 3
December 1 falls on Friday, delivering a three-day weekend.
Immaculate Conception weekend
3 daysDec 8 – 10
December 8 on Friday yields another three-day holiday weekend in December.
Christmas weekend
3 daysDec 23 – 25
Christmas Day on Monday delivers a three-day weekend.
Statutory framework: Article 234 of the Labour Code
Article 234 of the Portuguese Labour Code mandates 13 statutory holidays. In 2028, workers benefit from three weekend losses but five natural three-day weekends, making it one of the most balanced leave-planning years of the decade.
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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 — Feriados Oficiais e CalendárioVisit 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 2028?
There are 13 mandatory nationwide public holidays under Article 234 of the Labour Code. Three fall on weekends in 2028, leaving 10 weekday holidays.
What is the longest holiday break in Portugal in 2028?
The longest break in Portugal is Good Friday & Easter (Apr 14 – 16, 3 days).
What are the official public holidays in Portugal in 2028?
Portugal has 13 official public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Sunday (April 16, 2028), Freedom Day (April 25, 2028), Labour Day (May 1, 2028), Portugal Day (June 10, 2028), Corpus Christi (June 15, 2028), Assumption of Mary (August 15, 2028), Republic Day (October 5, 2028), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2028), Restoration of Independence (December 1, 2028), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028).
What natural three-day weekends occur in Portugal in 2028?
There are five natural three-day weekends in 2028: Good Friday (April 14), Labour Day (Monday May 1), Restoration of Independence (Friday Dec 1), Immaculate Conception (Friday Dec 8), and Christmas Day (Monday Dec 25).
What are the top bridge days (pontes) in Portugal in 2028?
Taking Monday April 24 off before Freedom Day (Tue Apr 25), taking Friday June 16 off after Corpus Christi (Thu Jun 15), taking Monday Aug 14 off before Assumption (Tue Aug 15), and taking Friday Oct 6 off after Republic Day (Thu Oct 5) each create four-day breaks.
Does Portugal give a substitute holiday when New Year’s Day falls on Saturday?
No. Portuguese statutory law does not award substitute weekdays for public holidays falling on weekends.
Is Shrove Tuesday (Carnival) an official holiday in Portugal in 2028?
Carnival falls on Tuesday February 29, 2028. It is an optional holiday under Article 235 of the Labour Code; civil servants often receive tolerance, while private sector observance varies.
