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🇵🇹 Portugal Public Holidays 2027

Portugal has 13 national public holidays in 2027 that apply everywhere, and 16 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included. The next public holiday in Portugal is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 64 days.

🇵🇹 Next Public Holiday — Portugal

New Year's Day

Ano Novo

1 January 2027

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All Public Holidays 2027

16 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2027
NextNew Year's Day
Ano Novo
National
9 February 2027
Carnival
Carnaval
Not a day off
26 March 2027
Good Friday
Sexta-feira Santa
National
28 March 2027
Easter Sunday
Domingo de Páscoa
National
25 April 2027
Freedom Day
Dia da Liberdade
National
1 May 2027
Labour Day
Dia do Trabalhador
National
27 May 2027
Corpus Christi
Corpo de Deus
National
1 June 2027
Azores Day
Dia dos Açores
Regional
10 June 2027
National Day
Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
National
1 July 2027
Madeira Day
Dia da Madeira
Regional
15 August 2027
Assumption Day
Assunção de Nossa Senhora
National
5 October 2027
Republic Day
Implantação da República
National
1 November 2027
All Saints Day
Dia de Todos-os-Santos
National
1 December 2027
Restoration of Independence
Restauração da Independência
National
8 December 2027
Immaculate Conception
Imaculada Conceição
National
25 December 2027
Christmas Day
Natal
National
26 December 2027
St. Stephen's Day
Primeira Oitava
Regional

Days listed but not counted in the 16 above

These days appear on many calendars as public holidays, and sources genuinely disagree about them. Where they conflict, we follow the official government or statutory source and name it below, so a day is only counted in the totals on this page if the law actually gives it to you. That is why our figure can be lower than the one you see elsewhere.

Carnival (Carnaval)Not a day off
What the law says: An optional holiday under art. 235 of the Labour Code, not one of the 13 mandatory holidays in art. 234.
In practice: The government usually grants public employees a tolerância de ponto, and many private employers follow — but that is a discretionary decision taken each year, not a right. Whether you get it depends on your collective agreement or contract.
Source followed: Código do Trabalho (Lei 7/2009) arts. 234–235 (pgdlisboa.pt)

Bridge Days 2027 — Best time-off deals

Carnival
1 leave day4 days off
Take 8 Feb 2027 off → 6 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Corpus Christi
1 leave day4 days off
Take 28 May 2027 off → 27 May 2027 to 30 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Azores Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 31 May 2027 off → 29 May 2027 to 1 Jun 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Regional holiday — not observed everywhere in this country
Regional holiday — not observed everywhere in this country
National Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 11 Jun 2027 off → 10 Jun 2027 to 13 Jun 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Madeira Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 2 Jul 2027 off → 1 Jul 2027 to 4 Jul 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Regional holiday — not observed everywhere in this country
Regional holiday — not observed everywhere in this country
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How to add it
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  • Outlook: Add calendar → Subscribe from web, then paste the link.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2027?+
Portugal has 13 national public holidays in 2027 that apply everywhere, and 16 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included.
What is the next public holiday in Portugal?+
The next public holiday in Portugal is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 64 days.
Why is Portugal's 2027 public holiday total lower here than on some other calendars?+
Because 1 day that many calendars count is not a statutory public holiday in Portugal in 2027: Carnival. It is listed on this page and labelled "Not a day off", but left out of the 13-day total, because a day is only counted here if the law actually gives it to you. Where sources conflict we follow the official government or statutory source and name it, so you can see the disagreement rather than be puzzled by it.
Is Carnival a public holiday in Portugal in 2027?+
No — not as a day off in 2027. An optional holiday under art. 235 of the Labour Code, not one of the 13 mandatory holidays in art. 234. In practice: The government usually grants public employees a tolerância de ponto, and many private employers follow — but that is a discretionary decision taken each year, not a right. Whether you get it depends on your collective agreement or contract. Source followed: Código do Trabalho (Lei 7/2009) arts. 234–235 (pgdlisboa.pt).
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 2027.
Data source: Diário da República — Código do Trabalho, art. 234 ↗ · Verified: Yes · Report an error