PortugalvsSpain
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
6
Only Portugal
3
Only Spain
What the numbers say
In 2026, Portugal has 13 nationwide public holidays and Spain has 10, so Portugal gets 3 more days off. They line up on 7 dates, including Ano Novo, Sexta-feira Santa, Dia do Trabalhador and Assunção de Nossa Senhora.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Portugal has 9 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Spain (3 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); Spain offers 4 and 3. Portugal has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Portugal and December in Spain.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Portugal
Spain is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Spain
Portugal is working these days.