How many days until Christmas Day in Portugal?
Christmas Day (Natal) is a nationwide public holiday in Portugal. In 2026 it falls on a Friday.
Christmas Day dates in Portugal
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Friday, 25 December 2026 | Nationwide |
| Saturday, 25 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Christmas Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba and 137 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Day in Portugal?
Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026 and Saturday, 25 December 2027.
Is Christmas Day a nationwide public holiday in Portugal?
Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Christmas Day fall on a weekend?
In 2027 it falls on a Saturday. Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Which public holiday in Portugal comes after Christmas Day?
The next one is New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027.
How many days until Christmas Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Portugal holidays
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Freedom Day
- Labour Day
- Azores Day
- Corpus Christi
- National Day
- Madeira Day
- Assumption Day
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