Portugal Public Holidays 2026 – Bank & National Holiday Calendar
Portugal federal holidays 2026 include official national holidays,
religious holidays, public sector closures, stock market holidays and government observances
across major cities like capital city, financial hubs and regional states.
The updated Portugal bank holidays 2026 calendar helps businesses, travelers,
students and government employees plan work schedules and vacation trips efficiently.
Major celebrations such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day,
religious festivals and cultural observances are included in the
Portugal government holiday calendar.
This verified Portugal national holidays list ensures accurate holiday planning
for tourism, payroll management, HR scheduling and international trade operations.
If you are searching for Portugal school holidays 2026,
Portugal stock exchange holidays, Portugal state wise holidays or Portugal city holiday schedule,
this detailed guide covers everything in one place.
Official Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| February 14, 2026 | Valentine’s Day | Observance |
| February 17, 2026 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | Common local holiday |
| March 19, 2026 | St. Joseph’s Day | Local holiday |
| March 19, 2026 | Father’s Day | Observance |
| March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| March 29, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| April 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| April 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| April 25, 2026 | Liberty Day | National holiday |
| May 01, 2026 | Labor Day | National holiday |
| May 03, 2026 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| May 12, 2026 | St. Joana’s Day | Local holiday |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Local holiday |
| May 22, 2026 | Leiria Day | Local holiday |
| May 23, 2026 | Portalegre Day | Local holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Azores Day | Local holiday |
| June 04, 2026 | Corpus Christi | National holiday |
| June 10, 2026 | Portugal Day | National holiday |
| June 13, 2026 | St. Anthony’s Day | Local holiday |
| June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| June 24, 2026 | St. John’s Day | Local holiday |
| June 29, 2026 | St. Peter’s Day | Local holiday |
| July 01, 2026 | Madeira Day | Local holiday |
| July 04, 2026 | St. Elizabeth’s Day | Local holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| August 20, 2026 | Our Lady of Sorrows | Local holiday |
| August 22, 2026 | Our Lady of Graces | Local holiday |
| September 07, 2026 | Faro Day | Local holiday |
| September 15, 2026 | Birth of Bocage | Local holiday |
| September 21, 2026 | St. Matthew’s Day | Local holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| October 05, 2026 | Republic Day | National holiday |
| October 25, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| November 01, 2026 | All Saints’ Day | National holiday |
| November 27, 2026 | Foral of Sancho I | Local holiday |
| December 01, 2026 | Restoration of Independence | National holiday |
| December 08, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National holiday |
| December 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
Long Weekends 2026
- March Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Good Friday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Labor Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Leiria Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Azores Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- St. Peter’s Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Faro Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- St. Matthew’s Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Republic Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Foral of Sancho I may create a long weekend opportunity.
- December Solstice may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Christmas Day may create a long weekend opportunity.