Portugal: public holidays, long weekends, and school breaks
Which 2026 holidays actually give you time off in Portugal, and where a single leave day buys you a four-day weekend.
Portugal observes thirteen public holidays in 2026, of which nine fall on a working day.
- Portugal has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- 4 of them fall on a weekend, so they do not add a day off work.
- 4 already fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend for no leave at all.
- The strongest break is New Year's Day, running 1 January to 4 January.
- On 4 of them the holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so one day of leave creates a four-day weekend.
Best long weekends
View allGood Friday + Easter Sunday
Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026
Labour Day
Apr 29, 2026 to May 2, 2026
National Day
Jun 5, 2026 to Jun 8, 2026
Madeira Day
Jun 26, 2026 to Jun 29, 2026
Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day
Dec 18, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026
Freedom Day + Labour Day
Apr 23, 2026 to May 2, 2026
Public holiday snapshot
Full calendar| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day(Ano Novo) | NATIONAL |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Carnival(Carnaval) | OPTIONAL |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday(Sexta-feira Santa) | NATIONAL |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday(Domingo de Páscoa) | NATIONAL |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Freedom Day(Dia da Liberdade) | NATIONAL |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day(Dia do Trabalhador) | NATIONAL |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Azores Day(Dia dos Açores) | REGIONAL |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Corpus Christi(Corpo de Deus) | NATIONAL |
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Portugal holiday questions, answered
How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?
Portugal has 13 public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a working day and 4 fall on a weekend.
Which Portugal holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
4 of the 13 public holidays in Portugal fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2026, so they do not create an extra day off work.
When is the best long weekend in Portugal in 2026?
The best long weekend in Portugal in 2026 is New Year's Day, from 1 January to 4 January. Booking 1 day of leave turns it into 4 consecutive days off.
How many bridge days can I use in Portugal in 2026?
Portugal has 4 bridge days in 2026 — public holidays that fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, where a single day of leave creates a four-day weekend. April is the densest month, with 3 public holidays.
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