Portugal Public Holidays 2025
Portugal has 13 public holidays and 4 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 4 Mar | Tue | Shrove Tuesday | observance |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
| 25 Apr | Fri | Liberty Day | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 4 May | Sun | Mother's Day | observance |
| 10 Jun | Tue | Portugal Day | public |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Corpus Christi | public |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Assumption | public |
| 5 Oct | Sun | Implantação da República | public |
| 1 Nov | Sat | All Saints' Day | public |
| 1 Dec | Mon | Restauração da Independência | public |
| 8 Dec | Mon | Immaculate Conception | public |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve | observance |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 31 Dec | Wed | New Year's Eve | observance |
About Portugal's Holidays
Portugal has a mix of national and religious public holidays. National days like Portugal Day and the Restoration of Independence celebrate history and identity. Many secular ones mark work, freedom and the republic.
Religious holidays such as Christmas, Easter and saints days are widely observed. Good Friday and All Saints are public holidays and churches and families gather.
Local cultural festivals are huge in June. Cities honor patron saints with music, parades, grilled food and street parties. These popular festas are as important as national holidays for community life.
Banks and government offices close on most public holidays. Shops and transport may run reduced hours during big festivals and holy days.
Holiday Traditions
In Portugal people celebrate holidays with strong family feelings. Families gather at home to share stories, sing fado sometimes, and remember traditions passed down from grandparents. Respect for religion and history often shapes how people celebrate.
Food is central to celebrations. Tables fill with cod dishes, roasted meats, bread, sweets like pastel de nata and festive cakes. Wine and coffee are shared as people talk and laugh. Special recipes are made at home and handed down through generations.
Public celebrations mix parish fairs, processions, music and fireworks. Town squares host folk dances, brass bands and markets. Neighbors meet in the streets, children play, and communities come together to celebrate Portuguese culture.
Travel Tips
Portugal (pt) gets quiet and festive during the holiday season. Many shops, banks and some museums close on public holiday days, so check opening hours before you go. Small towns can be especially closed.
Trains, buses and ferries may run reduced schedules on holidays and the evenings around them. Airports stay open but get very busy. Book long distance tickets and flights early to avoid sold out trips.
Big cities and famous sights see extra crowds on key holiday days and New Year events. Hotels and restaurants fill up fast, especially in Lisbon and Porto.
Plan ahead. Reserve hotels, transport and restaurants. Carry some cash for small shops. Double check local calendars and be flexible with plans. Enjoy the slower pace and celebrations.