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🇵🇹 Portugal Public Holidays 2026

Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2026, of which 14 are national public holidays observed across the entire country. The next public holiday in Portugal is Republic Day on 5 October 2026, which is in 22 days.

🇵🇹 Next Public Holiday — Portugal

Republic Day

Implantação da República

5 October 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

17 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2026
New Year's Day
Ano Novo
National
17 February 2026
Carnival
Carnaval
National
3 April 2026
Good Friday
Sexta-feira Santa
National
5 April 2026
Easter Sunday
Domingo de Páscoa
National
25 April 2026
Freedom Day
Dia da Liberdade
National
1 May 2026
Labour Day
Dia do Trabalhador
National
1 June 2026
Azores Day
Dia dos Açores
Regional
4 June 2026
Corpus Christi
Corpo de Deus
National
10 June 2026
National Day
Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
National
1 July 2026
Madeira Day
Dia da Madeira
Regional
15 August 2026
Assumption Day
Assunção de Nossa Senhora
National
5 October 2026
NextRepublic Day
Implantação da República
National
1 November 2026
All Saints Day
Dia de Todos-os-Santos
National
1 December 2026
Restoration of Independence
Restauração da Independência
National
8 December 2026
Immaculate Conception
Imaculada Conceição
National
25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Natal
National
26 December 2026
St. Stephen's Day
Primeira Oitava
Regional

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Carnival
1 leave day4 days off
Take 16 Feb 2026 off → 14 Feb 2026 to 17 Feb 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Corpus Christi
1 leave day4 days off
Take 5 Jun 2026 off → 4 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Restoration of Independence
1 leave day4 days off
Take 30 Nov 2026 off → 28 Nov 2026 to 1 Dec 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Immaculate Conception
1 leave day4 days off
Take 7 Dec 2026 off → 5 Dec 2026 to 8 Dec 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?+
Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2026, of which 14 are national public holidays observed across the entire country.
What is the next public holiday in Portugal?+
The next public holiday in Portugal is Republic Day on 5 October 2026, which is in 22 days.
Are public holidays paid days off in Portugal?+
In Portugal, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.
Can I add Portugal public holidays to my calendar?+
Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.
What are bridge days in Portugal?+
Bridge days are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.
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