Portuguese Public Holidays in December 2026
3 holidays in December 2026.
01
Restoration of Independence
Tuesday, December 1
Restauração da Independência — commemorates the 1640 revolt that ended sixty years of Spanish Habsburg rule and restored Portuguese sovereignty under the House of Braganza.
08
Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8
Imaculada Conceição — the Immaculate Conception. Our Lady of the Conception has been the patroness of Portugal since 1646, when King John IV placed his crown at her image.
25
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Natal — Christmas Day. The main Portuguese celebration is the Consoada supper on Christmas Eve, traditionally salt cod with cabbage and potatoes.
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Portuguese Public Holidays 2026