14 official public holidays in 2026, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Dia de Finados
Monday, November 2 2026
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Dia de Ano Novo
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
Dia de Ano Novo (Ponte)
Friday, January 2
From Friday, January 2 to Sunday, January 4
Carnaval
Monday, February 16
From Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16
Dia da Libertação da África Austral
Monday, March 23
From Saturday, March 21 to Monday, March 23
Sexta Feira Santa
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
Dia do Trabalhador
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional
Thursday, September 17
From Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20 · 1 day of leave
Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional (Ponte)
Friday, September 18
From Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20
Dia de Finados
Monday, November 2
From Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2
Dia de Natal
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.