In Portugal in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 17 public holidays in Portugal in 2026, with Carnival Break and Corpus Christi Break also offering strong returns.
Portugal has 13 public holidays including the unique Portugal Day on June 10, which commemorates the death of national poet Luís de Camões. The All Saints' Day and Immaculate Conception cluster in November creates a strong late-year leave opportunity. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Carnival Break
Corpus Christi Break
Portugal Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Carnival | Tuesday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Freedom Day | Saturday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Azores Day | Monday |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Corpus Christi | Thursday |
| 10 Jun 2026 | National Day | Wednesday |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Madeira Day | Wednesday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Assumption Day | Saturday |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Republic Day | Monday |
| 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints Day | Sunday |
| 1 Dec 2026 | Restoration of Independence | Tuesday |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Immaculate Conception | Tuesday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 Dec 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Portugal
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