Working days 2026
In 2026 Portugal has a total of 252 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
252
Public holidays
13
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
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)
Other years
Other countries
Portugal has 13 mandatory public holidays distributed throughout the year, recognized nationally and binding for employers and employees. The system does not provide for substitute days, so when a public holiday coincides with a weekend, there is no automatic compensation. The standard working week is 40 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mandatory remuneration when an employee works on a public holiday in Portugal?
The employee is entitled to increased remuneration of 100% (double the normal rate) for work performed on a public holiday. This is the compensation legally provided and does not replace the right to rest on the public holiday.
If a public holiday coincides with a Saturday or Sunday, is the employer obliged to compensate the worker?
There is no obligation for automatic compensation in Portugal. When a public holiday coincides with the weekend, the right to rest is considered fulfilled. However, collective agreements or individual contracts may provide for different arrangements.
Is Corpus Christi recognized as a mandatory public holiday in Portugal?
Yes, Corpus Christi (Festa do Corpus Christi) is an official and mandatory public holiday in Portugal, celebrated 40 days after Easter. In 2026, this date is June 4.
How is the number of working days calculated for purposes of holiday settlement or compensation?
Working days exclude weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and the 13 national public holidays. For accurate calculations of holidays or compensation, all these mandatory rest periods should be subtracted from calendar days.
Are there municipal or regional holidays that vary by locality in Portugal?
Portugal does not have officially recognized regional public holidays on the national calendar. The 13 mandatory public holidays are the same throughout Portuguese territory, ensuring uniformity in labor relations.