PortugalvsFrance
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
8
Only Portugal
6
Only France
What the numbers say
In 2026, Portugal has 13 nationwide public holidays and France has 11, so Portugal gets 2 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Ano Novo, Dia do Trabalhador, Assunção de Nossa Senhora and Dia de Todos-os-Santos.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Portugal has 9 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 9 for France (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Portugal offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); France offers 5 and 3. Portugal has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Portugal and May in France.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Portugal
France is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only France
Portugal is working these days.