Public holidays in Portugal: 2026, 2027 and 2028
All official public-holiday dates in Portugal, year by year. Holidays observed only in some regions are flagged, and the Note column shows when a holiday falls inside school breaks.
Public holidays in Portugal 2026
| Holiday | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu 1 Jan 2026 | inside school holidays |
| Good Friday | Fri 3 Apr 2026 | inside school holidays |
| Freedom Day | Sat 25 Apr 2026 | – |
| Labour Day | Fri 1 May 2026 | inside school holidays |
| Corpus Christi | Thu 4 Jun 2026 | – |
| Portugal Day | Wed 10 Jun 2026 | – |
| Assumption Day | Sat 15 Aug 2026 | inside school holidays |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Mon 5 Oct 2026 | inside school holidays |
| All Saints' Day | Sun 1 Nov 2026 | – |
| Restoration of Independence | Tue 1 Dec 2026 | – |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue 8 Dec 2026 | – |
| Christmas Day | Fri 25 Dec 2026 | inside school holidays |
Public holidays in Portugal 2027
| Holiday | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | inside school holidays |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | inside school holidays |
| Freedom Day | Sun 25 Apr 2027 | – |
| Labour Day | Sat 1 May 2027 | – |
| Corpus Christi | Thu 27 May 2027 | – |
| Portugal Day | Thu 10 Jun 2027 | inside school holidays (some regions) |
| Assumption Day | Sun 15 Aug 2027 | inside school holidays |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Tue 5 Oct 2027 | – |
| All Saints' Day | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | inside school holidays |
| Restoration of Independence | Wed 1 Dec 2027 | – |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed 8 Dec 2027 | – |
| Christmas Day | Sat 25 Dec 2027 | inside school holidays |
Public holidays in Portugal 2028
| Holiday | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat 1 Jan 2028 | inside school holidays |
| Good Friday | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | inside school holidays |
| Freedom Day | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | – |
| Labour Day | Mon 1 May 2028 | inside school holidays |
| Portugal Day | Sat 10 Jun 2028 | – |
| Corpus Christi | Thu 15 Jun 2028 | inside school holidays |
| Assumption Day | Tue 15 Aug 2028 | inside school holidays |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Thu 5 Oct 2028 | – |
| All Saints' Day | Wed 1 Nov 2028 | – |
| Restoration of Independence | Fri 1 Dec 2028 | – |
| Immaculate Conception | Fri 8 Dec 2028 | – |
| Christmas Day | Mon 25 Dec 2028 | – |
2028 dates computed from the official rules in force; formal confirmation pending.
Portugal school holidays 2026-2027 →
Here is an overview of the main regions of Portugal, their share of the total population, and their main cities:
- Lisbon (Lisboa) - 27% of the total population. Main cities: Lisbon, Sintra, Amadora.
- Norte - 35% of the total population. Main cities: Porto, Braga, Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Centro - 19% of the total population. Main cities: Coimbra, Aveiro, Leiria.
- Alentejo - 7% of the total population. Main cities: Évora, Beja, Portalegre.
- Algarve - 4% of the total population. Main cities: Faro, Albufeira, Portimão.
- Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira - 8% of the total population. Main cities: Funchal (Madeira), Ponta Delgada (Azores).