Portugal Public Holidays in 2023
Portugal has a total of 43 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year's Day |
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Valentine's Day |
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day |
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades. |
| St. Joseph's Day |
Sunday, March 19, 2023 | St. Joseph's Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Fathers' Day |
Sunday, March 19, 2023 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2023 | March Equinox in Portugal (Lisbon) |
| Daylight Saving Time starts |
Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Daylight Saving Time starts in Portugal |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 7, 2023 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 9, 2023 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Liberty Day |
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | Liberty Day is a national holiday in Portugal |
| Our Lady of Mércoles |
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | Our Lady of Mércoles is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mothers' Day |
Sunday, May 7, 2023 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| St. Joana's Day |
Friday, May 12, 2023 | St. Joana's Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Leiria Day |
Monday, May 22, 2023 | Leiria Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Portalegre Day |
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | Portalegre Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Azores Day |
Monday, May 29, 2023 | Azores Day is a regional holiday in Portugal |
| Corpus Christi |
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist. |
| Portugal Day |
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Portugal Day is a national holiday in Portugal |
| St. Anthony's Day |
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | St. Anthony's Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | June Solstice in Portugal (Lisbon) |
| St. John's Day |
Saturday, June 24, 2023 | St. John's Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| St. Peter's Day |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | St. Peter's Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Madeira Day |
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Madeira Day is a regional holiday in Portugal |
| St. Elizabeth's Day |
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | St. Elizabeth's Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Assumption of Mary |
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| Our Lady of Sorrows |
Sunday, August 20, 2023 | Our Lady of Sorrows is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Our Lady of Graces |
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | Our Lady of Graces is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Faro Day |
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | Faro Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Birth of Bocage |
Friday, September 15, 2023 | Birth of Bocage is a district holiday in Portugal |
| St. Matthew's Day |
Thursday, September 21, 2023 | St. Matthew's Day is a district holiday in Portugal |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | September Equinox in Portugal (Lisbon) |
| Republic Day |
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | Republic Day is a national holiday in Portugal |
| Daylight Saving Time ends |
Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Daylight Saving Time ends in Portugal |
| All Saints' Day |
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| Foral of Sancho I |
Monday, November 27, 2023 | Foral of Sancho I is a district holiday in Portugal |
| Restoration of Independence |
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Restoration of Independence is a national holiday in Portugal |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
Friday, December 8, 2023 | The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | December Solstice in Portugal (Lisbon) |
| Christmas Eve |
Sunday, December 24, 2023 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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