Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2023 annual leave in Portugal
Portugal’s 2023 public holidays create 10 long-weekend opportunities — 5 free, 5with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Portugal, 2023
- Sexta-feira Santa — 2023-04-07 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Dia do Trabalhador — 2023-05-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Restauração da Independência — 2023-12-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Imaculada Conceição — 2023-12-08 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Natal — 2023-12-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Dia da Liberdade — 2023-04-25 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Corpo de Deus — 2023-06-08 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Assunção de Nossa Senhora — 2023-08-15 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Implantação da República — 2023-10-05 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Dia de Todos-os-Santos — 2023-11-01 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.