Portugal: long weekends, public holidays, and school breaks
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Use this hub to compare long weekends, official holiday dates, and school break windows in Portugal. The page is designed as the internal-link spine for editorial discovery and future seasonal landing pages.
Best long weekends
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Full calendar| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Year's Day(Ano Novo) | NATIONAL |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Carnival(Carnaval) | OPTIONAL |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Good Friday(Sexta-feira Santa) | NATIONAL |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Easter Sunday(Domingo de Páscoa) | NATIONAL |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Freedom Day(Dia da Liberdade) | NATIONAL |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Labour Day(Dia do Trabalhador) | NATIONAL |
| May 31, 2026 | Azores Day(Dia dos Açores) | REGIONAL |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Corpus Christi(Corpo de Deus) | NATIONAL |
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