With the arrival of summer, the temporary work market in Portugal is once again gaining new momentum. This time of year is traditionally marked by an increase in activity in sectors such as tourism, hotels, logistics and retail, representing a unique opportunity both for companies that need to strengthen their teams and for candidates looking for new professional experiences.

This year, Adecco Portugal, a talent management company, predicts the opening of more than 1,500 temporary vacancies throughout the country.

According to Adecco, the summer of 2025 will be marked by a particularly intense dynamic in the regions of Algarve, Lisbon and Porto, where most of the vacancies are concentrated, and, in the tourism sector, the most sought-after roles include waiters and cooks.

What sets this summer apart from previous ones is not just the volume of vacancies, but the way in which temporary work is evolving. “Today, temporary work is much more than a response to seasonality. It is a strategic solution for companies that need agility and for candidates who value flexibility and skills development,” says Vanda Santos, Delivery & Quality Director at Adecco Portugal, and reported by Publituris.

The demand for temporary talent has been growing consistently in recent years, driven by changes in consumer behaviour, the digitalization of recruitment processes and the growing appreciation of diverse professional experience. In 2025, Adecco identifies a clear trend: candidates are more informed, more demanding and more oriented towards opportunities that allow them to grow, even if temporary.

Among the profiles that most seek this type of work are university students, young people looking for their first job and professionals in career transition.

However, as Adecco identifies, on the companies' side, challenges remain. The shortage of talent in operational roles continues to be a reality, and to respond to this challenge, the talent management company has been reinforcing its commitment to digital solutions and more agile recruitment processes, ensuring a quick and effective response to its clients' needs.