This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Portugal in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.
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Holiday
Description
Type
Location
January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
All
February
Fri
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance
All
March
Tue
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Optional Holiday
All
Wed
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
St. Joseph's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Santarém
Wed
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Fathers' Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
All
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Portugal (Lisbon)
March Equinox in Portugal (Lisbon)
Season
All
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Daylight Saving Time starts
Daylight Saving Time starts in Portugal
Daylight Saving Time starts in Portugal
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
All
April
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
National holiday
All
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
National holiday
All
Fri
Friday, April 25, 2025
Liberty Day
Liberty Day is a national holiday in Portugal
Liberty Day is a national holiday in Portugal
National holiday
All
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday
All
Sun
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
All
Tue
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Our Lady of Mércoles
Our Lady of Mércoles is a district holiday in Portugal
Our Lady of Mércoles is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Castelo Branco
Mon
Monday, May 12, 2025
St. Joana's Day
St. Joana's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
St. Joana's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Aveiro
Thu
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Leiria Day
Leiria Day is a district holiday in Portugal
Leiria Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Leiria
Fri
Friday, May 23, 2025
Portalegre Day
Portalegre Day is a district holiday in Portugal
Portalegre Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Portalegre
Thu
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
District Holiday
Beja
June
Mon
Monday, June 9, 2025
Azores Day
Azores Day is a regional holiday in Portugal
Azores Day is a regional holiday in Portugal
Regional Holiday
Azores
Tue
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Portugal Day
Portugal Day is a national holiday in Portugal
Portugal Day is a national holiday in Portugal
National holiday
All
Fri
Friday, June 13, 2025
St. Anthony's Day
St. Anthony's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
St. Anthony's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Lisbon, Vila Real
Thu
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
National holiday
All
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Portugal (Lisbon)
June Solstice in Portugal (Lisbon)
Season
All
Tue
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
St. John's Day
St. John's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
St. John's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Porto, Braga
Sun
Sunday, June 29, 2025
St. Peter's Day
St. Peter's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
St. Peter's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Évora
July
Tue
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Madeira Day
Madeira Day is a regional holiday in Portugal
Madeira Day is a regional holiday in Portugal
Regional Holiday
Madeira
Fri
Friday, July 4, 2025
St. Elizabeth's Day
St. Elizabeth's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
St. Elizabeth's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Coimbra
August
Fri
Friday, August 15, 2025
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
National holiday
All
Wed
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows is a district holiday in Portugal
Our Lady of Sorrows is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Viana do Castelo
Fri
Friday, August 22, 2025
Our Lady of Graces
Our Lady of Graces is a district holiday in Portugal
Our Lady of Graces is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Bragança
September
Sun
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Faro Day
Faro Day is a district holiday in Portugal
Faro Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Faro
Mon
Monday, September 15, 2025
Birth of Bocage
Birth of Bocage is a district holiday in Portugal
Birth of Bocage is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Setúbal
Sun
Sunday, September 21, 2025
St. Matthew's Day
St. Matthew's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
St. Matthew's Day is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Viseu
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Portugal (Lisbon)
September Equinox in Portugal (Lisbon)
Season
All
October
Sun
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Republic Day
Republic Day is a national holiday in Portugal
Republic Day is a national holiday in Portugal
National holiday
All
Sun
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Daylight Saving Time ends
Daylight Saving Time ends in Portugal
Daylight Saving Time ends in Portugal
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
All
November
Sat
Saturday, November 1, 2025
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
National holiday
All
Thu
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Foral of Sancho I
Foral of Sancho I is a district holiday in Portugal
Foral of Sancho I is a district holiday in Portugal
District Holiday
Guarda
December
Mon
Monday, December 1, 2025
Restoration of Independence
Restoration of Independence is a national holiday in Portugal
Restoration of Independence is a national holiday in Portugal
National holiday
All
Mon
Monday, December 8, 2025
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
National holiday
All
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Portugal (Lisbon)
December Solstice in Portugal (Lisbon)
Season
All
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance
All
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
All
Wed
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance
All
Understanding Portugal Holidays 2025
Holiday Culture in Portugal
Portugal's holiday calendar is deeply rooted in Catholic traditions, with religious festivals forming the backbone of annual celebrations. Saints' days, holy week observances, and Marian feasts create a rich tapestry of faith-based holidays complemented by national commemorations.
Major Holidays in Portugal
New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
National holiday
Restoration of Independence
Monday, December 1, 2025
Restoration of Independence is a national holiday in Portugal
National holiday
Holiday Pattern & Statistics
Portugal observes 43 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 12-15 holidays annually.
Portugal's 43 official holidays reflect the nation's catholic heritage and maritime traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.
Business Travel & Coordination
Plan business travel to Portugal carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.
Cultural Traditions
Portugal's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.
Timezone Coordination Tips
Portugal observes Central European Time and switches to daylight saving time. Coordinate holiday schedules with EU partners as many holidays are shared. Note that Orthodox Christian countries may celebrate some holidays on different dates.
Why Check Portugal Public Holidays?
Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
Stay Perfectly Synchronized
Our holiday calendar for Portugal is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Portugal timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Portugal and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.