Public Holidays in Portugal (2026)
13 public holidays and 4 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Portugal
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 13
- Observances
- 4
- Next Holiday
- Liberty Day (Sat, Apr 25)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Sat, Apr 25 | Liberty Day | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Sun, May 3 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Thu, Jun 4 | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Wed, Jun 10 | Portugal Day | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assumption | Public |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Implantação da República | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Tue, Dec 1 | Restauração da Independência | Public |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?
- Portugal has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Portugal?
- The next public holiday is Liberty Day on Sat, Apr 25.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Portugal?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.