Holidays in Portugal in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Portugal in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Portugal.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Portugal January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Portugal February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Portugal February 17 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Father's Day | Portugal March 19 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| St. Joseph's Day | Portugal - Santarém March 19 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Portugal March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Portugal March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | Portugal April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | Portugal April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Liberty Day | Portugal April 25 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | Portugal May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Portugal May 3 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| St. Joana's Day | Portugal - Aveiro May 12 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Ascension Day | Portugal - Beja May 14 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Leiria Day | Portugal - Leiria May 22 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Portalegre Day | Portugal - Portalegre May 23 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Corpus Christi | Portugal June 4 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Portugal Day | Portugal June 10 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| St. Anthony's Day | Portugal - Lisbon, Vila Real June 13 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| June Solstice | Portugal June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| St. John's Day | Portugal - Porto, Braga June 24 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| St. Peter's Day | Portugal - Évora June 29 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| St. Elizabeth's Day | Portugal - Coimbra July 4 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Assumption of Mary | Portugal August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Our Lady of Sorrows | Portugal - Viana do Castelo August 20 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Our Lady of Graces | Portugal - Bragança August 22 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Faro Day | Portugal - Faro September 7 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Birth of Bocage | Portugal - Setúbal September 15 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| St. Matthew's Day | Portugal - Viseu September 21 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| September Equinox | Portugal September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Republic Implantation | Portugal October 5 2026, Monday |
National |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Portugal October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| All Saints' Day | Portugal November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Foral of Sancho I | Portugal - Guarda November 27 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Restoration of Independence | Portugal December 1 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Portugal December 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Portugal December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Portugal December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Portugal December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Portugal December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
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