GibraltarvsPortugal
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
8
Only Gibraltar
9
Only Portugal
What the numbers say
In 2026, Gibraltar has 12 nationwide public holidays and Portugal has 13, so Portugal gets 1 more day off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, May Day Bank Holiday and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Gibraltar has 11 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Portugal (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Gibraltar offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Portugal offers 4 and 4. Portugal has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Gibraltar and April in Portugal.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Gibraltar
Portugal is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Portugal
Gibraltar is working these days.