Total holidays
17
Upcoming
7
Next holiday
Assumption Day
Planning summary
How to use the Portugal holiday calendar
Portugal has 14 national holidays listed for 2026, plus 3 regional observances. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is Assumption Day on 2026-08-15. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
February
Carnival
2026-02-17
April
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
Freedom Day
2026-04-25
May
Labour Day
2026-05-01
June
Azores Day
2026-06-01
Corpus Christi
2026-06-04
National Day
2026-06-10
July
Madeira Day
2026-07-01
August
Assumption Day
2026-08-15
October
Republic Day
2026-10-05
November
All Saints Day
2026-11-01
December
Restoration of Independence
2026-12-01
Immaculate Conception
2026-12-08
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around Portugal holidays
Scheduling with Portugal contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in Portugal, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
Portugal has 14 national public holidays in 2026. There are also 3 regional observances that may affect specific areas. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.