1. January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day (Ano Novo)
Marks the beginning of the calendar year and is celebrated across Portugal with family gatherings and festive meals.
2. April 18, 2025 (Friday) – Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa)
A solemn day for Christians, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Many attend church services or processions.
3. April 20, 2025 (Sunday) – Easter Sunday (Páscoa)
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Families gather to enjoy traditional meals, such as roast lamb and sweet folar bread.
4. April 25, 2025 (Friday) – Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade)
Celebrates the 1974 Carnation Revolution that ended Portugal’s dictatorship. Events include parades and concerts.
5. May 1, 2025 (Thursday) – Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador)
International Workers’ Day, observed with public rallies and a day off for workers.
6. June 10, 2025 (Tuesday) – Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal)
Honors Luís de Camões, Portugal’s national poet, and celebrates Portuguese culture and communities worldwide.
7. June 19, 2025 (Thursday) – Corpus Christi (Corpo de Deus)
A Catholic feast day marked by processions and religious ceremonies, celebrating the Eucharist.
8. August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Assumption Day (Assunção de Nossa Senhora)
A holy day commemorating the Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven, observed with church services.
9. October 5, 2025 (Sunday) – Republic Day (Implantação da República)
Marks the establishment of the Portuguese Republic in 1910, celebrated with political and cultural events.
10. November 1, 2025 (Saturday) – All Saints’ Day (Dia de Todos-os-Santos)
A day to honor saints and loved ones who have passed, often observed by visiting cemeteries.
11. December 1, 2025 (Monday) – Independence Restoration Day (Restauração da Independência)
Commemorates the 1640 restoration of Portuguese independence from Spain with patriotic events.
12. December 8, 2025 (Monday) – Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição)
A Catholic feast celebrating the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception, a key religious holiday in Portugal.
13. December 25, 2025 (Thursday) – Christmas Day (Natal)
A major holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, with family gatherings, church services, and festive meals.
Public Holidays Table for 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Start of the calendar year |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| April 25 | Friday | Freedom Day | Marks the 1974 Carnation Revolution |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | International Workers’ Day |
| June 10 | Tuesday | Portugal Day | Celebrates Portuguese culture and Luís de Camões |
| June 19 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Religious feast celebrating the Eucharist |
| August 15 | Friday | Assumption Day | Commemorates the Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven |
| October 5 | Sunday | Republic Day | Marks the establishment of the Portuguese Republic in 1910 |
| November 1 | Saturday | All Saints’ Day | Honors saints and loved ones who have passed |
| December 1 | Monday | Independence Restoration Day | Commemorates Portugal’s independence from Spain in 1640 |
| December 8 | Monday | Immaculate Conception | Celebrates the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
