School holidays · Portugal
Portugal school holidays 2026 and 2027
The next school holiday in Portugal is Christmas holidays, from Wednesday 16 December 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026 (16 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Sun 18 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | Wed 16 Dec 2026 | Thu 31 Dec 2026 | 16 |
| Carnival holidays | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Wed 10 Feb 2027 | 3 |
| Easter holidays | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| Summer holidays | Sat 5 Jun 2027 | Sun 12 Sep 2027 | 100 |
| Summer holidays | Sat 12 Jun 2027 | Sun 12 Sep 2027 | 93 |
| Summer holidays | Thu 1 Jul 2027 | Sun 12 Sep 2027 | 74 |
School year 2027/28
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 12 |
| Carnival holidays | Mon 28 Feb 2028 | Wed 1 Mar 2028 | 3 |
| Easter holidays | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | 15 |
Public holidays in Portugal, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints' Day Dia de Todos os Santos |
| Tue 1 Dec 2026 | Restoration of Independence Day Restauração da Independência |
| Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day Dia de Natal |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day Ano Novo |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 | Easter Sunday Páscoa |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade |
| Sat 1 May 2027 | Labor Day Dia do Trabalhador |
| Thu 27 May 2027 | Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus |
| Thu 10 Jun 2027 | Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas |
| Sun 15 Aug 2027 | Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora |
| Tue 5 Oct 2027 | Republic Day Implantação da República |
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas holidays 2026 in Portugal?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Portugal is from Wednesday 16 December 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026, 16 days including weekends.
When is Carnival holidays 2027 in Portugal?
Carnival holidays 2027 in Portugal is from Monday 8 February 2027 to Wednesday 10 February 2027, 3 days including weekends.
When is Easter holidays 2027 in Portugal?
Easter holidays 2027 in Portugal is from Monday 22 March 2027 to Friday 2 April 2027, 12 days including weekends.
When is Summer holidays 2027 in Portugal?
Summer holidays 2027 in Portugal is from Saturday 5 June 2027 to Sunday 12 September 2027, 100 days including weekends.
When is Summer holidays 2027 in Portugal?
Summer holidays 2027 in Portugal is from Saturday 12 June 2027 to Sunday 12 September 2027, 93 days including weekends.
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | OpenHolidays (ODbL) | www.openholidaysapi.org | Sat 17 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | OpenHolidays (ODbL) | www.openholidaysapi.org | Sat 17 Oct 2026 |
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