2025 Holidays Calendar (Public Holidays in Portugal)

Portugal will have several national 2025 holidays that provide opportunities for long weekends and bridge days, allowing for strategic holiday planning. Of the 13 mandatory national holidays, 10 will fall on weekdays, offering several occasions for additional rest.

List of National 2025 Holidays:

• January 1 (Wednesday): New Year’s Day
• March 4 (Tuesday): Carnival (optional holiday)
• April 18 (Friday): Good Friday
• April 20 (Sunday): Easter Sunday
• April 25 (Friday): Freedom Day
• May 1 (Thursday): Labour Day
• June 10 (Tuesday): Portugal Day, Camões and Portuguese Communities
• June 19 (Thursday): Corpus Christi
• August 15 (Friday): Assumption of Our Lady
• October 5 (Sunday): Republic Implantation Day
• November 1 (Saturday): All Saints’ Day
• December 1 (Monday): Restoration of Independence
• December 8 (Monday): Immaculate Conception
• December 25 (Thursday): Christmas Day

Opportunities for Long Weekends and Bridge Days in 2025:

Based on the distribution of holidays throughout the year, here are some key opportunities to maximize rest periods:

Long Weekends:

• April 18 to April 20: Good Friday to Easter Sunday
• April 25 to April 27: Freedom Day (Friday)
• August 15 to August 17: Assumption of Our Lady (Friday)
• November 29 to December 1: Restoration of Independence (Monday)
• December 6 to December 8: Immaculate Conception (Monday)

Possible Bridge Days (requiring a vacation day):

• May 1 (Thursday): Taking leave on May 2 (Friday) allows for four consecutive days of rest.
• June 10 (Tuesday): Taking leave on June 9 (Monday) allows for four consecutive days of rest.
• June 19 (Thursday): Taking leave on June 20 (Friday) creates a four-day long weekend.
• December 25 (Thursday): Taking leave on December 26 (Friday) extends the holiday through the weekend.

Important Considerations:

• Carnival (March 4): Although not a mandatory national holiday, many companies and municipalities grant a day off, allowing for an extended weekend from March 1 to 4.
• Municipal Holidays: In addition to national holidays, local municipal holidays vary by region. For example, Lisbon celebrates Saint Anthony’s Day on June 13 (Friday), offering a long weekend for residents.
• Holidays Falling on Weekends: In 2025, Republic Implantation Day (October 5) and All Saints’ Day (November 1) fall on a weekend, meaning they do not provide additional days off.

Tips for Planning Holidays in 2025:

• Review the annual calendar and identify the best opportunities to take vacations by leveraging holidays that enable long weekends or bridge days.
• Consider municipal holidays in your area when planning vacations, as they may offer additional days off.
• When scheduling leave, take into account high-demand periods such as summer and festive seasons to ensure availability and the best conditions.

By planning holidays in advance based on the 2025 holiday schedule, you can optimize your rest time and ensure better management of available vacation days.

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