Quick answer
Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2027. December is the strongest month to plan around.
Every public holidays date in Portugal for 2027, with the weekday each one falls on — the detail that decides whether a holiday is worth booking leave around.
Total entries
17
Planning year
2027
Best month
December
17 official dates
Data table
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | NATIONAL |
| Feb 9, 2027 | Carnival | OPTIONAL |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday | NATIONAL |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday | NATIONAL |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Freedom Day | NATIONAL |
| May 1, 2027 | Labour Day | NATIONAL |
| May 27, 2027 | Corpus Christi | NATIONAL |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Azores Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 10, 2027 | National Day | NATIONAL |
| Jul 1, 2027 | Madeira Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Assumption Day | NATIONAL |
| Oct 5, 2027 | Republic Day | NATIONAL |
| Nov 1, 2027 | All Saints Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 1, 2027 | Restoration of Independence | NATIONAL |
| Dec 8, 2027 | Immaculate Conception | NATIONAL |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day | REGIONAL |
What this means for your leave
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday is worth far more than one on a Wednesday: a single leave day turns it into a four-day weekend.
Holidays that land on a Saturday or Sunday give you nothing extra — worth knowing before you plan.
Best months to plan around
December is the strongest month to plan around.
How to get the most out of these dates
Book the bridge days first. They are the cheapest days off you will ever take.
Check whether Portugal moves holidays that fall on a weekend to the following Monday — not every country does.
More ways to maximize your time off
Turn these dates into a leave plan
See how many days off you can get in Portugal in 2027 from the leave days you actually have.
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