16 official public holidays in 2025, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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 da Libertação (Ponte)
Monday, February 3
From Saturday, February 1 to Monday, February 3
Dia da Libertação
Tuesday, February 4
From Saturday, February 1 to Tuesday, February 4 · 1 day of leave
Carnaval
Monday, March 3
From Saturday, March 1 to Monday, March 3
Dia da Paz
Friday, April 4
From Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6
Sexta Feira Santa
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Dia do Trabalhador
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Dia do Trabalhador (Ponte)
Friday, May 2
From Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4
Dia da Independência (Ponte)
Monday, November 10
From Saturday, November 8 to Monday, November 10
Dia da Independência
Tuesday, November 11
From Saturday, November 8 to Tuesday, November 11 · 1 day of leave
Dia de Natal
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Dia de Natal (Ponte)
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.