Portugal’s 2025 feriados are prime for pairing Lisbon food tours, Porto wine cruises, and Algarve surf sessions. Use this guide to know when to add leave and how to turn holidays into adventures.
2025 public holiday highlights
| Holiday | Date | Day | Quick inspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | 25 Apr | Fri | Explore Lisbon LX Factory then road-trip the Alentejo |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Thu | Taste Douro valley wines and stay on a quinta |
| Portugal Day | 10 Jun | Tue | Combine with São João festivals in Porto |
| Corpus Christi | 19 Jun | Thu | Surf Ericeira or retreat to Madeira |
| Assumption Day | 15 Aug | Fri | Chase sunset sails in the Algarve |
| Republic Day | 5 Oct | Sun | Discover Azores crater lakes |
| December trio | 1–8 Dec | Mon–Mon | Craft an 11-day Lisbon + Porto + Douro loop with two leave days |
Planner tips
- Open the Portugal 2025 planner and highlight April–June plus December for maximum bridge opportunities.
- Wanderlust surfaces Portugal highlights every refresh—think Lisbon rooftop sunsets, Madeira levadas, and Porto wine caves.
- Shortlist trips to see leave totals at a glance and share with your travel companions.
Seasonal picks
- Spring: Freedom Day + Labour Day equals prime Douro wine or Sintra palace escapes.
- Summer: Portugal Day and Corpus Christi are ideal for beach or island adventures.
- Winter: December feriados pair well with Christmas markets in Lisbon and Porto.
HolidayStacker refreshes dates whenever official announcements change—check back before locking in leave.