Portugal Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, there are 13 public holidays across Portugal. The year opens with Ano Novo on January 1, 2026 and closes with Natal on December 25, 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ano Novo | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Sexta-Feira Santa | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Páscoa | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Dia da Liberdade | April 25, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Dia do trabalhador | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Corpo de Deus | June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Dia de Portugal | June 10, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Assunção de Maria | August 15, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Implantação da República | October 5, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Todos os santos | November 1, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Restauração da Independência | December 1, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Imaculada Conceição | December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Natal | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
April is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every Portugal public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Portugal calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?
Portugal has 13 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Ano Novo on January 1, 2026 and the last is Natal on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Portugal?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Ano Novo, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Portugal?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Natal on December 25, 2026, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Portugal?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Portugal are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Portugal
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Portugal public holiday calendar across years: