🇵🇹 Next Public Holiday — Portugal

Madeira Day

Q: How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?

Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Portugal?

The next public holiday in Portugal is New Year's Day on 1 January 2026.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Portugal?

In Portugal, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Dia da Madeira

1 July 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

17 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2026	New Year's Day Ano Novo	National
17 February 2026	Carnival Carnaval	National
3 April 2026	Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa	National
5 April 2026	Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa	National
25 April 2026	Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade	National
1 May 2026	Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador	National
1 June 2026	Azores Day Dia dos Açores	Regional
4 June 2026	Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus	National
10 June 2026	National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas	National
1 July 2026	NextMadeira Day Dia da Madeira	Regional
15 August 2026	Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora	National
5 October 2026	Republic Day Implantação da República	National
1 November 2026	All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos	National
1 December 2026	Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência	National
8 December 2026	Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição	National
25 December 2026	Christmas Day Natal	National
26 December 2026	St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava	Regional

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Carnival

1 leave day4 days off

Take 16 Feb 2026 off → 14 Feb 2026 to 17 Feb 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 5 Jun 2026 off → 4 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Restoration of Independence

1 leave day4 days off

Take 30 Nov 2026 off → 28 Nov 2026 to 1 Dec 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Immaculate Conception

1 leave day4 days off

Take 7 Dec 2026 off → 5 Dec 2026 to 8 Dec 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?+

Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2026, of which 14 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Portugal?+

The next public holiday in Portugal is Madeira Day on 1 July 2026, which is in 14 days.

Are public holidays paid days off in Portugal?+

In Portugal, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Portugal public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in Portugal?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.

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