Laethanta oibre – an Phortaingéil
Portugal has 13 mandatory public holidays distributed throughout the year, nationally recognised and binding for employers and employees. The system does not provide for substitution days, so when a public holiday coincides with a weekend, there is no automatic compensation. The standard working week is 40 hours.
Achoimre bhliantúil
| Blianta eile | Laethanta oibre | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 253 | |
| 2025 | 251 | |
| 2026 | 252 | |
| 2027 | 253 |
An gá leat laethanta oibre a ríomh idir dhá dháta ar leith? an Phortaingéil áireamhán laethanta oibre
Ceisteanna coitianta
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 recognised 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 4 June.
How is the number of working days calculated for the purposes of holiday entitlement or compensation settlements?
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 deducted from calendar days.
Are there municipal or regional public holidays that vary by location in Portugal?
Portugal does not have officially recognised regional public holidays in the national calendar. The 13 mandatory public holidays are the same throughout Portuguese territory, ensuring uniformity in employment relations.