Portugal Public Holidays 2026
National holidays, key municipal holidays, and planning context for expats.
National Holidays
Ano Novo (New Year's Day)
Standard New Year celebrations.
Carnaval (Carnival)
Not official but most businesses close. Big celebrations in Torres Vedras, Loure, and Ovar.
Sexta-feira Santa (Good Friday)
Religious observance. Most shops closed.
Domingo de Pascoa (Easter Sunday)
Family gatherings. Traditional folar (Easter bread) and roast lamb.
Dia da Liberdade (Freedom Day)
Celebrates the 1974 Carnation Revolution that ended 48 years of dictatorship.
Dia do Trabalhador (Labour Day)
International Workers Day. Union marches in Lisbon and Porto.
Corpo de Deus (Corpus Christi)
Religious processions. Carpet of flowers in some municipalities.
Dia de Portugal (Portugal Day)
Celebrates Portuguese culture and the poet Luis de Camoes.
Assuncao de Nossa Senhora (Assumption)
Religious holiday. Peak summer vacation period.
Implantacao da Republica (Republic Day)
Celebrates the 1910 revolution establishing the Portuguese Republic.
Dia de Todos os Santos (All Saints Day)
Families visit cemeteries. Traditional roasted chestnuts.
Restauracao da Independencia (Independence Restoration)
Celebrates 1640 restoration of independence from Spain.
Imaculada Conceicao (Immaculate Conception)
Religious holiday. Christmas markets begin.
Natal (Christmas Day)
Traditional bacalhau dinner on Christmas Eve.
Municipal Holidays
Municipal calendars vary. Confirm final dates with your local Camara Municipal.
Dia do Municipio
Dia do Municipio
Santo Antonio
Santo Antonio
Dia da Cidade
Dia do Municipio
Sao Joao
Sao Joao
Sao Pedro
Sao Pedro
Rainha Santa Isabel
Dia do Municipio
Dia do Municipio
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