How Many National Holidays Does Portugal Have?

Dear Blanca,

I am planning my move to Portugal and was wondering how many national holidays does Portugal have?

Peggy & Pete

How Many Bank Holidays Does Portugal Have?

Thank you so much for your question – I’m so pleased that you are planning move to Lisbon.

According to the Portuguese government, Portugal has ten official national holidays each year: Much of the year is based around two core religious holidays – Easter and Christmas- with the other eight designed to commemorate important moments in the nation’s history.

the second of the religious holidays is Good Friday which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ followed by Easter Sunday. Portugal Day is commemorated on 10 June, marking the death of poet Luísa de Camões in 1580 and the restoration of consciousness of Portuguese nationality as well as celebrating the Portuguese communities abroad. The other six holidays consist of:

•Corpus Christi
•Assumption
•Freedom Day (25 April)
•Labor Day (1 May)
•Saints Peter and Paul (29 June)

I hope this is helpful for your travels and that you have a wonderful trip!

Warm wishes,
Blanca

January Holidays In Portugal

JAN 1

New Year’s Day

April Holidays In Portugal

APR 7

Good Friday. Marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Lands on the Friday before Easter.

APR 9

Easter. Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon that happens on or after the spring equinox. In other words, it’s the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. It can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25,

APR 25

Freedom Day (Dia de la Liberdade), Carnation Revolution (Revolução dos Cravos)