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2026 Portugal Holidays

Explore the 2026 holiday calendar for Portugal, including published public holiday dates, observances, and important national events.

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Total Holidays

24

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

8 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

19 days away

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 25, 2026SaturdayFreedom Day
April 25, 2026SaturdayLiberty Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 25, 2026MondayAzores Day
June 1, 2026MondayAzores Day
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
June 10, 2026WednesdayNational Day
June 10, 2026WednesdayPortugal Day
July 1, 2026WednesdayMadeira Day
July 1, 2026WednesdayMadeira Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
October 5, 2026MondayRepublic Day
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints Day
December 1, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
December 1, 2026TuesdayRestoration of Independence
December 8, 2026TuesdayImmaculate Conception
December 8, 2026TuesdayImmaculate Conception Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Holiday Distribution by Month

About Portugal holidays in 2026

In 2026, Portugal observes a variety of holidays, including national commemorations, religious observances, and numerous municipal holidays specific to individual towns and cities. The year begins with New Year's Day and continues with a mix of significant national days and local celebrations throughout the spring and summer. The latter half of the year features fewer national holidays but maintains a consistent presence of municipal observances, concluding with the major Christian holidays of All Saints' Day, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas.

Planning around Portugal holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are municipal and only observed in specific locations.
  • Dates for some holidays may vary annually.
  • Check local listings for municipal holiday observance.
  • The calendar includes several holidays with overlapping or duplicate names.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Portugal is heavily weighted towards the spring and early summer months. April, May, and June see a significant concentration of both national and municipal holidays, with April and June being particularly busy. This period includes major observances like Easter, Freedom Day, and Portugal Day, alongside numerous local celebrations.

The middle of the year, from July to August, maintains a high volume of holidays, largely driven by a consistent number of municipal observances. While national holidays become less frequent, the sheer number of local celebrations ensures a steady rhythm of observance across the country.

The year concludes with a more dispersed pattern of holidays. While November and December have fewer overall holidays compared to the spring and summer, they include significant national commemorations like Independence Day and the important religious holidays of All Saints' Day, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas.

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