Public Holidays – Eventos Agenda

National and Local Public Holidays 2025/2026

Portugal is a country rich in history, culture, and tradition, which is reflected in its public holiday calendar. From national celebrations rooted in historical milestones to local festivals honouring patron saints, public holidays play a significant role in the rhythm of Portuguese life.

This guide offers a comprehensive look at all national, regional, and municipal holidays observed in Portugal in 2025 and 2026. Whether you’re curious about local traditions, planning a cultural experience, or simply looking to understand when things might slow down in your area, this resource will help you navigate Portugal’s festive calendar.

You’ll find:

National Holidays: Celebrated across the entire country.
Regional Holidays: Specific to the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores.
Municipal Holidays: Local celebrations unique to each municipality, often tied to religious observances or local history.

With this information, you can stay informed about key dates, understand local customs, and make the most of Portugal’s diverse and vibrant festivities.

Portugal National Public Holidays – 2025

January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day (Dia de Ano Novo)
April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa)
April 20 (Sunday) – Easter Sunday (Domingo de Páscoa)
April 25 (Friday) – Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade)
May 1 (Thursday) – Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador)
June 10 (Tuesday) – Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal)
June 19 (Thursday) – Corpus Christi (Corpo de Deus)
August 15 (Friday) – Assumption Day (Assunção de Nossa Senhora)
October 5 (Sunday) – Republic Day (Implantação da República)
November 1 (Saturday) – All Saints’ Day (Dia de Todos os Santos)
December 1 (Monday) – Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência)
December 8 (Monday) – Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição)
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day (Natal)

Local and Regional Public Holidays – 2025

February 4 (Tuesday) – Carnival Tuesday (Entrudo)
May 6 (Tuesday) – Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Mércoles (Romaria de Nossa Senhora de Mércoles) (Castelo Branco)
June 9 (Monday) – Day of the Azores (Dia dos Açores) (Azores)
June 13 (Friday) – St. Anthony’s Day (Dia de Santo António) (Lisbon)
June 24 (Tuesday) – St. John’s Day (Dia de São João) (Porto)
June 24 (Tuesday) – St. John’s Day (Dia de São João) (Braga)
July 1 (Tuesday) – Madeira Day (Dia da Madeira) (Madeira)
July 4 (Friday) – St. Elizabeth’s Day (Dia de Santa Isabel) (Coimbra)
August 21 (Monday) – Funchal City Day (Dia da Cidade do Funchal) (Funchal)
September 21 (Sunday) – St. Matthew’s Day (Dia de São Mateus) (Viseu)
November 19 (Wednesday) – Municipal Holiday (Feriado municipal) (Odivelas and Trofa)

Portugal National Public Holidays – 2026

January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day (Dia de Ano Novo)
April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa)
April 5 (Sunday) – Easter Sunday (Domingo de Páscoa)
April 25 (Saturday) – Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade)
May 1 (Friday) – Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador)
June 4 (Thursday) – Corpus Christi (Corpo de Deus)
June 10 (Wednesday) – Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal)
August 15 (Saturday) – Assumption Day (Assunção de Nossa Senhora)
October 5 (Monday) – Republic Day (Implantação da República)
November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day (Dia de Todos os Santos)
December 1 (Tuesday) – Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência)
December 8 (Tuesday) – Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição)
December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day (Natal)

Local and Regional Public Holidays – 2026

February 17, 2025 (Tuesday) – Carnival Tuesday (Entrudo)
April 21 (Tuesday) – Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Mércoles (Romaria de Nossa Senhora de Mércoles) (Castelo Branco)
June 9 (Sunday) – Day of the Azores (Dia dos Açores) (Azores)
June 13 (Saturday) – St. Anthony’s Day (Dia de Santo António) (Lisbon)
June 24 (Wednesday) – St. John’s Day (Dia de São João) (Porto)
June 24 (Wednesday) – St. John’s Day (Dia de São João) (Braga)
July 1 (Wednesday) – Madeira Day (Dia da Madeira) (Madeira)
July 4 (Saturday) – St. Elizabeth’s Day (Dia de Santa Isabel) (Coimbra)
August 21 (Tuesday) – Funchal City Day (Dia da Cidade do Funchal) (Funchal)
September 21 (Monday) – St. Matthew’s Day (Dia de São Mateus) (Viseu)
November 19 (Thursday) – Municipal Holiday (Feriado municipal) (Odivelas and Trofa)

While we’ve done our best to provide a thorough overview of public, regional, and municipal holidays in Portugal for 2025 and 2026, this list may not include every local observance or last-minute schedule change. Some municipalities may celebrate additional dates specific to local traditions or events. If you notice a holiday we’ve missed or have updated information to share, please don’t hesitate to contact us at ola@EventosAgenda.com.