Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Portugal
Portugal’s 2026 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 4 free, 5with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Portugal, 2026
- Sexta-feira Santa — 2026-04-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Dia do Trabalhador — 2026-05-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Implantação da República — 2026-10-05 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Natal — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Ano Novo — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Corpo de Deus — 2026-06-04 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Restauração da Independência — 2026-12-01 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Imaculada Conceição — 2026-12-08 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas — 2026-06-10 (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.