New Year's Day is a public holiday in Portugal, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Ano Novo. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameAno Novo
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryPT flag Portugal
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Portugal?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Portugal.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Portugal. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Portugal, New Year's Day is known as "Ano Novo".

All Public Holidays in Portugal PT flag

DateHolidayType
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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