Quick answer
Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2028. December is the strongest month to plan around.
Every public holidays date in Portugal for 2028, with the weekday each one falls on — the detail that decides whether a holiday is worth booking leave around.
Total entries
17
Planning year
2028
Best month
December
17 official dates
Data table
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | New Year's Day | NATIONAL |
| Feb 29, 2028 | Carnival | OPTIONAL |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Good Friday | NATIONAL |
| Apr 16, 2028 | Easter Sunday | NATIONAL |
| Apr 25, 2028 | Freedom Day | NATIONAL |
| May 1, 2028 | Labour Day | NATIONAL |
| Jun 1, 2028 | Azores Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 10, 2028 | National Day | NATIONAL |
| Jun 15, 2028 | Corpus Christi | NATIONAL |
| Jul 1, 2028 | Madeira Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 15, 2028 | Assumption Day | NATIONAL |
| Oct 5, 2028 | Republic Day | NATIONAL |
| Nov 1, 2028 | All Saints Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 1, 2028 | Restoration of Independence | NATIONAL |
| Dec 8, 2028 | Immaculate Conception | NATIONAL |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Christmas Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 26, 2028 | 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 2028 from the leave days you actually have.
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