In 2026, Portugal will once again observe a full calendar of national public holidays. These feriados have stood the test of time and shape the rhythm of the year. They celebrate a mix of the religious, patriotic, and much-loved cultural festivities across the country.
Portugal’s workers are guaranteed 22 days of paid vacation annually, but public holidays can stretch these breaks even further, especially when they create long weekends. On the flip side, expect many shops, offices, and services to close on these days. In addition, do not be surprised if transport or nationally owned cultural institutions go on strike the day before a national holiday if it falls on a Friday (looking at you, April 2, May 1, and also potentially Friday, January 2 in 2026).
One thing to remember is that Portugal does not shift holidays to Mondays when they fall on a Sunday. Each feriado is observed on the official calendar date, no matter what day it is. Some holidays are celebrated nationwide, while others are tied to local patron saints or municipal traditions (see the June holidays below).
Below is the complete list of national holidays for 2026.
Nationwide Public Holidays 2026
January 1 – New Year’s Day, on a Thursday
February 17 – Carnival Tuesday. Some workplaces may opt for a “ponte” (bridge) on Monday, February 16.
April 3 – Good Friday
April 5 – Easter Sunday
April 25 – Freedom Day, falling on a Saturday
May 1 – Labor Day, on a Friday
June 4 – Corpus Christi, on a Thursday
June 10 – Camões Day, Portugal Day, on a Wednesday
August 15 – Assumption of Our Lady, on a Saturday
October 5 – Republic Day, on a Monday
November 1 – All Saints’ Day, on a Sunday
December 1 – Restoration of Independence Day, on a Tuesday
December 8 – Immaculate Conception Day, on a Tuesday
December 25 – Christmas Day, on a Friday
Local June Holidays
June is festival season in Portugal when cities celebrate their patron saints with parades, grilled sardines, decorations, and late-night street parties. These municipal holidays create some of the liveliest days of the year. It can also cause the workers in certain nationally owned museums to suddenly go on strike on days right around the holidays.
June 13 – Saint Anthony’s Day (Lisbon), on a Saturday
June 24 – Saint John’s Day (Porto, Braga, Tavira), on a Wednesday
June 29 – Saint Peter’s Day (Évora and other municipalities), on a Monday
