How many days until St. Stephen's Day in Portugal?
St. Stephen's Day (Primeira Oitava) is a public holiday in some regions only in Portugal. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
St. Stephen's Day dates in Portugal
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Some regions: PT-30 |
| Sunday, 26 December 2027 | Some regions: PT-30 |
Other countries with St. Stephen's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kiribati, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi and 30 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is St. Stephen's Day in Portugal?
St. Stephen's Day falls on Saturday, 26 December 2026 and Sunday, 26 December 2027.
Is St. Stephen's Day a nationwide public holiday in Portugal?
St. Stephen's Day is a public holiday only in some regions of Portugal, not in the whole country.
Does St. Stephen's Day fall on a weekend?
In 2026 it falls on a Saturday and 2027 it falls on a Sunday. Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Which public holiday in Portugal comes after St. Stephen's Day?
The next one is New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027.
How many days until St. Stephen's Day?
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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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