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Holidays in Portugal

Every public, bank and school holiday in Portugal for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.

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Portugal has 17 holidays in 2026: 13 public, 4 observance.

13public and bank holidays in 2026
1long weekends left in 2026
3festivals in our guide
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February
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March
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Public or bank holidayObservance, school or optionalFestival daysToday

January 2026

  1. New Year's DayAno Novo
    Public
    PassedRead the guide to New Year's Day

February 2026

  1. Shrove TuesdayCarnaval
    Observance
    Passed

April 2026

  1. Good FridaySexta-Feira Santa
    Public
    Passed
  2. Easter SundayPáscoa
    Public
    PassedRead the guide to Easter Sunday
  3. Liberty DayDia da Liberdade
    Public
    Passed

May 2026

  1. Labour DayDia do trabalhador
    Public
    Passed
  2. Mother's DayDia das Mães
    Observance
    Passed

June 2026

  1. Corpus ChristiCorpo de Deus
    Public
    Passed
  2. Portugal DayDia de Portugal
    Public
    Passed

August 2026

  1. AssumptionAssunção de Maria
    Public
    Passed

October 2026

  1. Implantação da República
    Public
    Passed

November 2026

  1. All Saints' DayTodos os santos
    Public
    Passed

December 2026

  1. Restauração da Independência
    PublicBridge day possible
    Next · In 22 days
  2. Immaculate ConceptionImaculada Conceição
    PublicBridge day possible
    In 29 days
  3. Christmas EveNoite de Natal
    Observance
    In 45 daysRead the guide to Christmas Eve
  4. Christmas DayNatal
    PublicLong weekend
    In 46 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
  5. New Year's EveVéspera de Ano Novo
    Observance
    In 52 days
Festivals

Festivals in Portugal

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Sand and Sculpture Festival (FIESA), Portugal
On nowSculpture Festival
MarWed

Sand and Sculpture Festival (FIESA)

25 Mar – 15 Nov 2026PTPortugal
Madeira Flower Festival, Portugal
In 6 monthsCultural Festival
AprThu

Madeira Flower Festival

29 Apr – 30 May 2027PTPortugal
Lisbon Sardine Festival, Portugal
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Mayexp.

Lisbon Sardine Festival

Expected May 2027PTPortugal
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Christmas
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Christmas

December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.

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Easter
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Easter

Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.

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New Years
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New Years

New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.

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