Carnival is a public holiday in Portugal, observed on February 17, 2026. It is locally known as Carnaval. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | Carnival |
| Local Name | Carnaval |
| Date | February 17, 2026 |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Type | Optional |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Portugal
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-02-17 | Carnival | Optional |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| 2026-04-25 | Freedom Day | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-06-01 | Azores Day | Public |
| 2026-06-04 | Corpus Christi | Public |
| 2026-06-10 | National Day | Public |
| 2026-07-01 | Madeira Day | Public |
| 2026-08-15 | Assumption Day | Public |
| 2026-10-05 | Republic Day | Public |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints Day | Public |
| 2026-12-01 | Restoration of Independence | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
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