The Easter holidays have just come to an end. With that in mind, we’d like to remind you about the public holidays and official days off in Portugal, which are important to consider when planning travel, handling documentation, or organizing work schedules.
Portugal has 13 official public holidays. If a holiday falls on a weekend, there will be no extra day off.
Official Public Holidays in Portugal in 2025:
- 1 January (Wednesday) — New Year’s Day (Ano Novo)
- 18 April (Friday) — Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa)
- 20 April (Sunday) — Easter (Páscoa)
- 25 April (Friday) — Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade)
- 1 May (Thursday) — Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador)
- 10 June (Tuesday) — Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal)
- 19 June (Thursday) — Corpus Christi (Corpo de Deus)
- 15 August (Friday) — Assumption of Mary (Assunção de Nossa Senhora)
- 5 October (Sunday) — Republic Day (Implantação da República)
- 1 November (Saturday) — All Saints’ Day (Dia de Todos os Santos)
- 1 December (Monday) — Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência)
- 8 December (Monday) — Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição)
- 25 December (Thursday) — Christmas (Natal)
Additional Notes:
- 4 March (Tuesday) — Carnival (Carnaval). This is not an official public holiday but may be granted as a day off at the employer’s discretion.
Regional Holidays in June:
June is a festive month in Portugal, with traditional celebrations dedicated to popular saints in different regions:
- 13 June (Friday) — Saint Anthony’s Day (Dia de Santo António) — celebrated in Lisbon and other regions.
- 24 June (Tuesday) — Saint John’s Day (Dia de São João) — widely celebrated in Porto and surrounding areas.
- 29 June (Sunday) — Saint Peter’s Day (Dia de São Pedro) — observed in Sintra, Évora, and other municipalities.
Other Celebrated Days (Not Official Holidays):
- 19 March (Wednesday) — Father’s Day (Dia do Pai)
- 4 May (Sunday) — Mother’s Day (Dia da Mãe)
Keep these dates in mind, especially if you need to visit public offices or plan holidays during busy seasons.