Saturday, 1 January 2028
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
New Year’s Day, Dia de Ano Novo, is a compulsory Portuguese holiday on 1 January. It follows the midnight celebrations of Passagem de Ano.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Friday, 1 January 2027 · Confirmed — source checked
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Official public holiday law or calendar
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27
Portugal’s national mandatory holidays are shown. Municipal holidays and the autonomous regions’ local observances are outside this nationwide calendar.
Public administration and most regular businesses close; legally permitted essential and hospitality services continue.
Bank branches close, while ATMs and digital channels generally remain usable with delayed settlement.
Schools remain within the Christmas break under the applicable academic calendar.
Portugal uses the Gregorian civil calendar, and the Labour Code expressly lists 1 January among mandatory holidays.
The date begins a new civil year and provides a family rest day after public and private celebrations.
Fireworks, concerts and midnight toasts welcome the year. On 1 January many people share meals or take a quiet day at home.
Transport follows holiday schedules and many attractions open late or remain closed; confirm hours before visiting.
It is fixed on 1 January.
Yes, Portuguese labour law lists it as mandatory.
It is the Portuguese term for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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