Portugal Public Holidays 2027
Portugal observes 13 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2027 at a glance
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 25 | Sunday | Liberty Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 10 | Thursday | Portugal Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption | Public |
| Oct 5 | Tuesday | Implantação da República | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 1 | Wednesday | Restauração da Independência | Public |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Friday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Portugal
Public holidays in Portugal are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Portugal have in 2027?
- Portugal has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Portugal?
- The next public holiday in Portugal is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Portugal?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Portugal close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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