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Holidays in 2026: bridges and long weekends

6 de January, 2026

January is the perfect month to look at the calendar and start planning your 2026 vacation. Making the most of your days off is essential and public holidays are an excellent opportunity to do so. That’s why we’re revealing how you can increase your rest periods by using holidays and bridges to your advantage.

Holidays in 2026

In 2026, 9 of the 13 compulsory holidays will fall on working days, which is good news for those who value days off. Taking Easter Sunday out of the equation, only Freedom Day (April 25), the Assumption of Our Lady (August 15) and All Saints’ Day (November 1) fall on weekends.

Carnival, which takes place on Tuesday, February 17, is an optional holiday, and public institutions and companies decide on time off. You should also consider the municipal holiday in the town where your company is located.

Thus, the list of compulsory holidays in 2026 is organized as follows:

  • January 1st (Thursday): New Year’s Day;
  • April 3rd (Friday): Good Friday;
  • April 5th (Sunday): Easter;
  • April 25th (Saturday): Freedom Day;
  • May 1st (Friday): Labor Day;
  • June 4th (Thursday): Body of God;
  • June 10th (Wednesday): Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities;
  • August 15th (Saturday): Assumption of Our Lady;
  • October 5th (Monday): Implantation of the Republic;
  • November 1st (Sunday): All Saints’ Day;
  • December 1st (Tuesday): Restoration of Independence;
  • December 8th (Tuesday): Immaculate Conception Day;
  • December 25th (Friday): Christmas.

Long weekends and bridges in 2026

Now let’s count the long weekends. There will be four in all, as some public holidays fall on Fridays or Mondays. They are:

  • April 3 to 5 (Friday to Sunday);
  • May 1st to 3rd (Friday to Sunday);
  • October 3rd to 5th (Saturday to Monday);
  • December 25-27 (Friday to Sunday).

For those of you who want to take advantage of the vacations to do bridge, you can do it on 3 occasions:

  • June 4 to 7 (Thursday to Sunday);
  • November 28th to December 1st (Saturday to Tuesday);
  • December 5th to 8th (Saturday to Tuesday).

In short, good holiday management in 2026 offers the ideal opportunity to plan moments of leisure and rest, something essential for your well-being and achieving a balance between personal and professional life. With the various holidays and bridge options available, you can maximize your getaways and enjoy quality time with family and friends, or simply devote yourself to what you love most.

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