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Portugal Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Portugal?

The next public holiday in Portugal is Azores Day on June 1, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Portugal?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Portugal in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Portugal in 2026.

Portugal occupies the southwestern edge of Europe, where the continent tapers to meet the Atlantic Ocean, and this geography has shaped a nation of extraordinary explorers, melancholic poets, and sun-drenched coastlines that feel like the end of the known world. Lisbon, its hilly capital, tumbles down towards the Tagus estuary in a cascade of terracotta rooftops, tiled facades, and yellow…

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2026

Upcoming Holiday

Azores Day

Monday, June 1, 2026

In 11 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Ano Novo	New Year's Day	Public
Feb 17, 2026 Tuesday	Carnaval	Carnival	Optional
Apr 3, 2026 Friday	Sexta-feira Santa	Good Friday	Public
Apr 5, 2026 Sunday	Domingo de Páscoa	Easter Sunday	Public
Apr 25, 2026 Saturday	Dia da Liberdade	Freedom Day	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Dia do Trabalhador	Labour Day	Public
Jun 1, 2026 Monday	Dia dos Açores	Azores Day	Public
Jun 4, 2026 Thursday	Corpo de Deus	Corpus Christi	Public
Jun 10, 2026 Wednesday	Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas	National Day	Public
Jul 1, 2026 Wednesday	Dia da Madeira	Madeira Day	Public
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday	Assunção de Nossa Senhora	Assumption Day	Public
Oct 5, 2026 Monday	Implantação da República	Republic Day	Public
Nov 1, 2026 Sunday	Dia de Todos-os-Santos	All Saints Day	Public
Dec 1, 2026 Tuesday	Restauração da Independência	Restoration of Independence	Public
Dec 8, 2026 Tuesday	Imaculada Conceição	Immaculate Conception	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Natal	Christmas Day	Public
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday	Primeira Oitava	St. Stephen's Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?

Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Portugal?

The next public holiday in Portugal is Azores Day on June 1, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Portugal?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Portugal. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Portugal?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Portugal.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Portugal?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Portugal in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Portugal?

In Portugal, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Portugal in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Portugal for 2026.

Do public holidays in Portugal affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Portugal, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.