Complete list of 13 public holidays in Portugal for 2008, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.
By category: 9 Civil · 4 Christian. Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.
Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Portugal but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.
Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.
In 2008, Portugal has 10 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 35 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.