Public Holidays in Portugal 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Portugal has thirteen mandatory national public holidays, with additional municipal holidays varying by city.
Portugal Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Jun 10 | Wednesday | Portugal Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Republic Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | Restoration of Independence |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The table lists mandatory national holidays and excludes municipal holidays and optional Carnival closures.
National and Municipal Holidays 2026
Portugal Day is 10 June. Lisbon, Porto and other municipalities also have local holidays that are not nationwide.
Holiday Rules in Portugal
National holidays are established under labour law. Carnival Tuesday is widely observed but is not a mandatory national public holiday.
Portugal Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Portugal Day is 10 June.
- Freedom Day is 25 April.
- Carnival Tuesday is not a mandatory national holiday.
- Municipal holidays are additional local dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Portugal Day?
It is observed on 10 June.
Is Carnival a national public holiday?
Carnival Tuesday is widely observed but is not a mandatory nationwide public holiday.
Are municipal holidays included?
No. This table lists nationwide holidays only.
When is Freedom Day?
It is observed on 25 April.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official consolidated Labour Code listing Portugal's mandatory public holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.