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Portugal Public Holidays 2026

There are 31 public holidays in Portugal in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 4 August 2026.

Next holiday

Faro Day (Faro)

7 September 2026 (Monday), in 15 days

Public holidays in 2026

The 31 public holidays Portugal marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
17 February 2026TuesdayCarnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayShrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
19 March 2026ThursdaySt. Joseph's Day (Santarém)St. Joseph's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
25 April 2026SaturdayLiberty DayLiberty Day is a national holiday in Portugal
1 May 2026FridayLabor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
12 May 2026TuesdaySt. Joana's Day (Aveiro)St. Joana's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension Day (Beja)Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
22 May 2026FridayLeiria Day (Leiria)Leiria Day is a district holiday in Portugal
23 May 2026SaturdayPortalegre Day (Portalegre)Portalegre Day is a district holiday in Portugal
25 May 2026MondayAzores Day (Azores)Azores Day is a regional holiday in Portugal
4 June 2026ThursdayCorpus ChristiCorpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
10 June 2026WednesdayPortugal DayPortugal Day is a national holiday in Portugal
13 June 2026SaturdaySt. Anthony's Day (Lisbon & Vila Real)St. Anthony's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
24 June 2026WednesdaySt. John's Day (Porto & Braga)St. John's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
29 June 2026MondaySt. Peter's Day (Évora)St. Peter's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
1 July 2026WednesdayMadeira Day (Madeira)Madeira Day is a regional holiday in Portugal
4 July 2026SaturdaySt. Elizabeth's Day (Coimbra)St. Elizabeth's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
15 August 2026SaturdayAssumption of MaryThe Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
20 August 2026ThursdayOur Lady of Sorrows (Viana do Castelo)Our Lady of Sorrows is a district holiday in Portugal
22 August 2026SaturdayOur Lady of Graces (Bragança)Our Lady of Graces is a district holiday in Portugal
7 September 2026MondayFaro Day (Faro)Faro Day is a district holiday in Portugal
15 September 2026TuesdayBirth of Bocage (Setúbal)Birth of Bocage is a district holiday in Portugal
21 September 2026MondaySt. Matthew's Day (Viseu)St. Matthew's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
5 October 2026MondayRepublic DayRepublic Day is a national holiday in Portugal
1 November 2026SundayAll Saints' DayMany churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
27 November 2026FridayForal of Sancho I (Guarda)Foral of Sancho I is a district holiday in Portugal
1 December 2026TuesdayRestoration of IndependenceRestoration of Independence is a national holiday in Portugal
8 December 2026TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionThe Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Portugal in 2026?

There are 31 public holidays in Portugal in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Portugal?

The next holiday in Portugal is Faro Day (Faro) on 7 September 2026 (Monday).

Can I add Portugal 2026 holidays to my calendar?

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