🇵🇹 Next Public Holiday — Portugal

New Year's Day

Q: How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2027?

Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Portugal?

In Portugal, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Ano Novo

1 January 2027

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All Public Holidays 2027

17 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2027	NextNew Year's Day Ano Novo	National
9 February 2027	Carnival Carnaval	National
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

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)

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2027?+

Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2027, of which 14 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

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 198 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 (or Brückentage) 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.

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