17 official public holidays in 2025, with 10 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.
Carnaval
Tuesday, March 4
From Saturday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 4 · 1 day of leave
Sexta-feira Santa
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Dia da Liberdade
Friday, April 25
From Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
Dia do Trabalhador
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Tuesday, June 10
From Saturday, June 7 to Tuesday, June 10 · 1 day of leave
Corpo de Deus
Thursday, June 19
From Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22 · 1 day of leave
Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
Restauração da Independência
Monday, December 1
From Saturday, November 29 to Monday, December 1
Imaculada Conceição
Monday, December 8
From Saturday, December 6 to Monday, December 8
Natal
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.