In 2026, Portugal will have a total of 10 holidays that most workers are entitled to, not counting municipal or regional holidays.

These mandatory holidays include New Year's Day (January 1), Good Friday (April 3), Labour Day (May 1), Portugal Day (June 10), Assumption of Our Lady (August 15), Proclamation of the Republic (October 5), and All Saints' Day (November 1), among others.


Mandatory holidays in Portugal

1/1/26 - Thursday - New Year's Day

4/3/26 – Friday - Good Friday

5/1/26 - Friday - Labour Day

6/10/26 - Wednesday - Portugal Day

8/15/26 – Saturday - Assumption of Our Lady

10/5/26 - Monday - Establishment of the Republic

11/1/26 - Sunday - All Saints' Day

12/1/26 - Monday - Restoration of Independence

12/8/26 - Tuesday - Day of the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of Portugal

12/25/26 - Friday - Christmas Day

In 2026, Carnival falls on February 17th (Tuesday). Although many associate this date with a guaranteed day of rest, it's worth remembering that Carnival is not a mandatory holiday in Portugal, but rather an optional holiday.

This means that granting it depends on each employer or the current collective bargaining agreement. In many cases, especially in the public sector, entities grant optional days off, but in the private sector, the situation can vary greatly.