Portugal Public Holidays for
Portugal has 13 public holidays in 2026. 9 fall on weekdays, 4 on weekends.
All 13 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Ano Novo |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Sexta-Feira Santa |
| Apr 5 | Sunday(weekend) | Páscoa |
| Apr 25 | Saturday(weekend) | Dia da Liberdade |
| May 1 | Friday | Dia do trabalhador |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpo de Deus |
| Jun 10 | Wednesday | Dia de Portugal |
| Aug 15 | Saturday(weekend) | Assunção de Maria |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Implantação da República |
| Nov 1 | Sunday(weekend) | Todos os santos |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | Restauração da Independência |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Imaculada Conceição |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Natal |
Plan your time off
9 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Ano Novo
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 5
Sexta-Feira Santa, Páscoa
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 6
Sexta-Feira Santa, Páscoa
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 30 – May 3
Dia do trabalhador
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 1 – May 4
Dia do trabalhador
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jun 4 – Jun 7
Corpo de Deus
4 days off · 1 leave day
Oct 3 – Oct 6
Implantação da República
4 days off · 1 leave day
Nov 28 – Dec 1
Restauração da Independência
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 5 – Dec 8
Imaculada Conceição
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 27
Natal
Leave entitlements in Portugal
Portuguese workers are entitled to 22 working days of paid annual leave. Portugal has 13 mandatory public holidays plus regional holidays.