School holidays
Portugal · 2026
4 school breaks in Portugal during 2026. Longest is 21 days (Christmas Holidays).
All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec16
Christmas Holidays
Dec 16 – Jan 5 · 21 days
21d
Feb16
Carnival Holidays
Feb 16 – 18 · 3 days
3d
Mar30
Easter Holidays
Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days
12d
Dec16
Christmas Holidays
Dec 16 – 31 · 16 days
16d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
16–Jan 5Christmas Holidays
February 2026
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16–18Carnival Holidays
March 2026
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30–Apr 10Easter Holidays
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
5Easter Sunday
25Liberation Day
May 2026
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1Labour Day📅 3d
June 2026
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4Corpus Christi🌉 4d
10National Day
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July 2026
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August 2026
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15Assumption Day
September 2026
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October 2026
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5Republic Day📅 3d
November 2026
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1All Saints' Day
30Bridge day → Independence Restoration Day
December 2026
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1Independence Restoration Day🌉 4d
8Immaculate Conception🌉 4d
25Christmas Day📅 3d
7Bridge day → Immaculate Conception
16–31Christmas Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr5
Easter Sunday
Apr25
Liberation Day
May1
Labour Day
Jun4
Corpus Christi
Jun10
National Day
Aug15
Assumption Day
Oct5
Republic Day
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Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Portugal 2026?
Portugal schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Portugal have in 2026?
Portugal schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Portugal 2026?
The Christmas school break in Portugal runs December 16, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
When is the carnival school break in Portugal 2026?
The carnival school break in Portugal runs February 16, 2026 – February 18, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Portugal 2026?
The Easter school break in Portugal runs March 30, 2026 – April 10, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Portugal. See the source link below for the official publication.