2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Portugal
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Portugal.
Portugal has 249 working days and 17 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
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Portugal Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | Ano Novo New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-02-17 | Tue | Carnaval Carnival | Public | Banks closed / Logistics may halt | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | Sexta-feira Santa Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-05 | Sun | Domingo de Páscoa Easter Sunday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-25 | Sat | Dia da Liberdade Freedom Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Dia do Trabalhador Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-06-01 | Mon | Dia dos Açores Azores Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-06-04 | Thu | Corpo de Deus Corpus Christi | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-06-10 | Wed | Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas National Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-07-01 | Wed | Dia da Madeira Madeira Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-08-15 | Sat | Assunção de Nossa Senhora Assumption Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-10-05 | Mon | Implantação da República Republic Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-11-01 | Sun | Dia de Todos-os-Santos All Saints Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-01 | Tue | Restauração da Independência Restoration of Independence | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-08 | Tue | Imaculada Conceição Immaculate Conception | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Natal Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Primeira Oitava St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Portugal in 2026?
In 2026, Portugal has 249 working days, 99 weekend days, and 17 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Portugal?
The official weekend in Portugal is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2026?
Portugal has 17 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Portugal?
Banks in Portugal are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.