Long Weekends in 2026 · Portugal
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Foral of Sancho I + Restoration of Independence
Fri 27 Nov – Tue 1 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Foral of Sancho I, Restoration of Independence to enjoy a 5-day break (27 Nov – 1 Dec).
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Sat 5 Dec – Tue 8 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Feast of the Immaculate Conception to enjoy a 4-day break (5 Dec – 8 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
Christmas Eve + Christmas Day + 1st Octave
Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 1st Octave to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 Dec).
New Year's Eve
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Take 1 leave around New Year's Eve to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 5 Sep (Sat) – 7 Sep (Mon) | 3 | Faro Day |
| October | 3 Oct (Sat) – 5 Oct (Mon) | 3 | Republic Day |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
5 Sep (Sat) – 7 Sep (Mon)
September
3 Oct (Sat) – 5 Oct (Mon)
October
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
