Working days 2026
In 2026 Portugal has a total of 252 working days.
Portugal has 252 working days in 2026 — 1 more than in 2025 (251).
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
252
Public holidays
13
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
63
1 holidays
Q2
April–June
61
4 holidays
Q3
July–September
66
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
62
4 holidays
Most: July (23 days) – Least: February (20 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ano Novo (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Sexta-Feira Santa (FRI)
- 05. Páscoa (SUN)
- 25. Dia da Liberdade (SAT)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Dia do trabalhador (FRI)
June
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 04. Corpo de Deus (THU)
- 10. Dia de Portugal (WED)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Assunção de Maria (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Implantação da República (MON)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Todos os santos (SUN)
December
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Restauração da Independência (TUE)
- 08. Imaculada Conceição (TUE)
- 25. Natal (FRI)
Public holidays in Portugal 2026
All public holidays in Portugal in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 9 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 4 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Ano Novo | Day off |
| Apr 3 | Sexta-Feira Santa | Day off |
| Apr 5 | Páscoa | On weekend |
| Apr 25 | Dia da Liberdade | On weekend |
| May 1 | Dia do trabalhador | Day off |
| Jun 4 | Corpo de Deus | Day off |
| Jun 10 | Dia de Portugal | Day off |
| Aug 15 | Assunção de Maria | On weekend |
| Oct 5 | Implantação da República | Day off |
| Nov 1 | Todos os santos | On weekend |
| Dec 1 | Restauração da Independência | Day off |
| Dec 8 | Imaculada Conceição | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Natal | Day off |
Long weekends in Portugal 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Sexta-Feira Santa: 3 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 5) without taking any leave.
- Dia do trabalhador: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- Implantação da República: 3 days off in a row (Oct 3 – Oct 5) without taking any leave.
- Natal: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
- Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Ano Novo.
- Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa.
- Take Monday Apr 6 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa.
- Take Thursday Apr 30 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Dia do trabalhador.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Portugal in 2026?
Portugal has 252 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 4 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: July (23). Fewest: February (20).
When are the long weekends in Portugal in 2026?
Sexta-Feira Santa: 3 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 5) without taking any leave. Dia do trabalhador: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. Implantação da República: 3 days off in a row (Oct 3 – Oct 5) without taking any leave. Natal: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave. Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Ano Novo. Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa. Take Monday Apr 6 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa. Take Thursday Apr 30 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Dia do trabalhador.