Working days 2028
In 2028 Portugal has a total of 250 working days.
Portugal has 250 working days in 2028 — 3 fewer than in 2027 (253).
How many working days are there in 2028?
Working days
250
Public holidays
13
10 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
65
0 holidays
Q2
April–June
61
4 holidays
Q3
July–September
64
1 holidays
Q4
October–December
60
5 holidays
Most: March (23 days) – Least: April (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ano Novo (SAT)
February
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 14. Sexta-Feira Santa (FRI)
- 16. Páscoa (SUN)
- 25. Dia da Liberdade (TUE)
May
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Dia do trabalhador (MON)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 10. Dia de Portugal (SAT)
- 15. Corpo de Deus (THU)
July
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Assunção de Maria (TUE)
September
- Working days:21
- 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 (THU)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Todos os santos (WED)
December
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Restauração da Independência (FRI)
- 08. Imaculada Conceição (FRI)
- 25. Natal (MON)
Public holidays in Portugal 2028
All public holidays in Portugal in 2028 and the weekday each falls on. 10 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 3 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Ano Novo | On weekend |
| Apr 14 | Sexta-Feira Santa | Day off |
| Apr 16 | Páscoa | On weekend |
| Apr 25 | Dia da Liberdade | Day off |
| May 1 | Dia do trabalhador | Day off |
| Jun 10 | Dia de Portugal | On weekend |
| Jun 15 | Corpo de Deus | Day off |
| Aug 15 | Assunção de Maria | Day off |
| Oct 5 | Implantação da República | Day off |
| Nov 1 | Todos os santos | Day off |
| Dec 1 | Restauração da Independência | Day off |
| Dec 8 | Imaculada Conceição | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Natal | Day off |
Long weekends in Portugal 2028
How the 2028 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Sexta-Feira Santa: 3 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 16) without taking any leave.
- Dia do trabalhador: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave.
- Restauração da Independência: 3 days off in a row (Dec 1 – Dec 3) without taking any leave.
- Imaculada Conceição: 3 days off in a row (Dec 8 – Dec 10) without taking any leave.
- Natal: 3 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 25) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Apr 13 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa.
- Take Monday Apr 17 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa.
- Take Monday Apr 24 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Dia da Liberdade.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Portugal in 2028?
Portugal has 250 working days in 2028: 366 calendar days minus 106 weekend days and 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Yes — in 2028, 3 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2028?
Most working days: March (23). Fewest: April (18).
When are the long weekends in Portugal in 2028?
Sexta-Feira Santa: 3 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 16) without taking any leave. Dia do trabalhador: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave. Restauração da Independência: 3 days off in a row (Dec 1 – Dec 3) without taking any leave. Imaculada Conceição: 3 days off in a row (Dec 8 – Dec 10) without taking any leave. Natal: 3 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 25) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Apr 13 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa. Take Monday Apr 17 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Sexta-Feira Santa. Take Monday Apr 24 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Dia da Liberdade.