Portugal School Holidays (2026)

School holidays in Portugal are set by the Ministério da Educação e Ciência or Ministry of Education & Science. Schools have holidays throughout the academic year which include Christmas holidays, Mardi Gras Carnival holiday, Easter holiday and summer holiday, as well as other public and national holidays.

Generally, private schools in Portugal follow their own holiday schedules which may slightly differ from the general school dates. For more up-to-date information, please visit individual websites for schools in Portugal.

When are school holidays in Portugal?

What are the other holidays in Portugal?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1st to mark the beginning of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar.

Good Friday
This is a holiday observed by Christians before Easter Sunday to remember Jesus’ passion, crucifixion, and death. On this day, Christians mourn and meditate on Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross during special services.

Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is one of the most festive seasons observed by Christian communities across the world to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Freedom Day
Freedom Day is observed on April 25th in commemoration of the 1974 revolution that marked the end of dictatorship and beginning of democracy. Additionally, this day celebrates the first free elections that occurred one year later on the same date.

Labor Day
Labor Day, May Day or International Workers Day is observed on May 1st to commemorate the achievements of the labor movement.

Portugal Day
Portugal Day is observed on June 10th and marks the death of Luís de Camões who wrote the Lusiads, a national epic that celebrates the country’s history and achievements.

Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, also known as the Feast of the Most Holy Body of Christ or the Day of Wreaths is a Christian holiday that honours the Holy Eucharist.

Assumption of Mary
This holiday is observed on August 15th in commemoration of the Christian belief that the Virgin Mary was assumed into heaven following her death.

Republic Day
Republic Day, also known as the implantation of the Republic, is observed on October 5th and commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government which occurred in 1910.

All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day is observed on November 1st in commemoration of all Christian saints across the Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Protestant churches.

Restoration of Independence
Restoration of Independence Day is observed on December 1st to celebrate the reinstatement of sovereignty following the Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception is observed on December 8th. This day marks a holy day of duty where many Christians, especially those from the Catholic community, attend special church services in celebration of this day.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day is observed on December 25th in celebration of the birth of Jesus.

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