Bridge days in Portugal 2026 and 2027
Workdays that, taken as leave, join a Portuguese public holiday to a weekend or to another holiday. Each option uses 1 to 4 leave days and is ranked by days off per leave day.
What this counts
Nationwide public holidays of Portugal only, and a Monday to Friday working week. Regional and local holidays are not included. The holiday list is on the Portugal public holidays page.
Portugal bridge days 2026
20 options in 2026, best value first.
Best value
- Take 1 day (Fri 2 Jan 2026) for at least 4 days off in a row, around Ano Novo.
- Take 1 day (Fri 5 Jun 2026) for 4 days off in a row, around Corpo de Deus.
- Take 1 day (Mon 30 Nov 2026) for 4 days off in a row, around Restauração da Independência.
Every bridge in 2026
| Leave to take | Days off in a row | Public holidays | Days off per leave day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Fri 2 Jan 2026 | At least 4 Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Ano Novo (Thu 1 Jan) | 4 |
| 1 day Fri 5 Jun 2026 | 4 Thu 4 Jun to Sun 7 Jun 2026 | Corpo de Deus (Thu 4 Jun) | 4 |
| 1 day Mon 30 Nov 2026 | 4 Sat 28 Nov to Tue 1 Dec 2026 | Restauração da Independência (Tue 1 Dec) | 4 |
| 1 day Mon 7 Dec 2026 | 4 Sat 5 Dec to Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Imaculada Conceição (Tue 8 Dec) | 4 |
| 4 days Mon 28 Dec to Thu 31 Dec 2026 | 10 Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027 | Natal (Fri 25 Dec), Ano Novo (Fri 1 Jan) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Mon 8 Jun to Tue 9 Jun 2026 | 5 Sat 6 Jun to Wed 10 Jun 2026 | Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Wed 10 Jun) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Thu 11 Jun to Fri 12 Jun 2026 | 5 Wed 10 Jun to Sun 14 Jun 2026 | Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Wed 10 Jun) | 2.5 |
| 3 days Fri 5 Jun and Mon 8 Jun to Tue 9 Jun 2026 | 7 Thu 4 Jun to Wed 10 Jun 2026 | Corpo de Deus (Thu 4 Jun), Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Wed 10 Jun) | 2.33 |
| 4 days Mon 30 Mar to Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 9 Sat 28 Mar to Sun 5 Apr 2026 | Sexta-feira Santa (Fri 3 Apr), Domingo de Páscoa (Sun 5 Apr) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 27 Apr to Thu 30 Apr 2026 | 9 Sat 25 Apr to Sun 3 May 2026 | Dia da Liberdade (Sat 25 Apr), Dia do Trabalhador (Fri 1 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 1 Jun to Wed 3 Jun and Fri 5 Jun 2026 | 9 Sat 30 May to Sun 7 Jun 2026 | Corpo de Deus (Thu 4 Jun) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 8 Jun to Tue 9 Jun and Thu 11 Jun to Fri 12 Jun 2026 | 9 Sat 6 Jun to Sun 14 Jun 2026 | Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Wed 10 Jun) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 6 Oct to Fri 9 Oct 2026 | 9 Sat 3 Oct to Sun 11 Oct 2026 | Implantação da República (Mon 5 Oct) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 30 Nov and Wed 2 Dec to Fri 4 Dec 2026 | 9 Sat 28 Nov to Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Restauração da Independência (Tue 1 Dec) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 7 Dec and Wed 9 Dec to Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 9 Sat 5 Dec to Sun 13 Dec 2026 | Imaculada Conceição (Tue 8 Dec) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 21 Dec to Thu 24 Dec 2026 | 9 Sat 19 Dec to Sun 27 Dec 2026 | Natal (Fri 25 Dec) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Wed 2 Dec to Fri 4 Dec and Mon 7 Dec 2026 | 8 Tue 1 Dec to Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Restauração da Independência (Tue 1 Dec), Imaculada Conceição (Tue 8 Dec) | 2 |
| 3 days Mon 1 Jun to Wed 3 Jun 2026 | 6 Sat 30 May to Thu 4 Jun 2026 | Corpo de Deus (Thu 4 Jun) | 2 |
| 3 days Wed 2 Dec to Fri 4 Dec 2026 | 6 Tue 1 Dec to Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Restauração da Independência (Tue 1 Dec) | 2 |
| 3 days Wed 9 Dec to Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 6 Tue 8 Dec to Sun 13 Dec 2026 | Imaculada Conceição (Tue 8 Dec) | 2 |
"At least": the break reaches a date outside the years we hold holidays for, so it may be longer.
Portugal bridge days 2027
18 options in 2027, best value first.
Best value
- Take 1 day (Fri 28 May 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Corpo de Deus.
- Take 1 day (Fri 11 Jun 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas.
- Take 1 day (Mon 4 Oct 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Implantação da República.
Every bridge in 2027
| Leave to take | Days off in a row | Public holidays | Days off per leave day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Fri 28 May 2027 | 4 Thu 27 May to Sun 30 May 2027 | Corpo de Deus (Thu 27 May) | 4 |
| 1 day Fri 11 Jun 2027 | 4 Thu 10 Jun to Sun 13 Jun 2027 | Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Thu 10 Jun) | 4 |
| 1 day Mon 4 Oct 2027 | 4 Sat 2 Oct to Tue 5 Oct 2027 | Implantação da República (Tue 5 Oct) | 4 |
| 2 days Mon 29 Nov to Tue 30 Nov 2027 | 5 Sat 27 Nov to Wed 1 Dec 2027 | Restauração da Independência (Wed 1 Dec) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Thu 2 Dec to Fri 3 Dec 2027 | 5 Wed 1 Dec to Sun 5 Dec 2027 | Restauração da Independência (Wed 1 Dec) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Mon 6 Dec to Tue 7 Dec 2027 | 5 Sat 4 Dec to Wed 8 Dec 2027 | Imaculada Conceição (Wed 8 Dec) | 2.5 |
| 2 days Thu 9 Dec to Fri 10 Dec 2027 | 5 Wed 8 Dec to Sun 12 Dec 2027 | Imaculada Conceição (Wed 8 Dec) | 2.5 |
| 4 days Mon 22 Mar to Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 9 Sat 20 Mar to Sun 28 Mar 2027 | Sexta-feira Santa (Fri 26 Mar), Domingo de Páscoa (Sun 28 Mar) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 24 May to Wed 26 May and Fri 28 May 2027 | 9 Sat 22 May to Sun 30 May 2027 | Corpo de Deus (Thu 27 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 7 Jun to Wed 9 Jun and Fri 11 Jun 2027 | 9 Sat 5 Jun to Sun 13 Jun 2027 | Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Thu 10 Jun) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 4 Oct and Wed 6 Oct to Fri 8 Oct 2027 | 9 Sat 2 Oct to Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Implantação da República (Tue 5 Oct) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 2 Nov to Fri 5 Nov 2027 | 9 Sat 30 Oct to Sun 7 Nov 2027 | Dia de Todos-os-Santos (Mon 1 Nov) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 29 Nov to Tue 30 Nov and Thu 2 Dec to Fri 3 Dec 2027 | 9 Sat 27 Nov to Sun 5 Dec 2027 | Restauração da Independência (Wed 1 Dec) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 6 Dec to Tue 7 Dec and Thu 9 Dec to Fri 10 Dec 2027 | 9 Sat 4 Dec to Sun 12 Dec 2027 | Imaculada Conceição (Wed 8 Dec) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Thu 2 Dec to Fri 3 Dec and Mon 6 Dec to Tue 7 Dec 2027 | 8 Wed 1 Dec to Wed 8 Dec 2027 | Restauração da Independência (Wed 1 Dec), Imaculada Conceição (Wed 8 Dec) | 2 |
| 3 days Mon 24 May to Wed 26 May 2027 | 6 Sat 22 May to Thu 27 May 2027 | Corpo de Deus (Thu 27 May) | 2 |
| 3 days Mon 7 Jun to Wed 9 Jun 2027 | 6 Sat 5 Jun to Thu 10 Jun 2027 | Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Thu 10 Jun) | 2 |
| 3 days Wed 6 Oct to Fri 8 Oct 2027 | 6 Tue 5 Oct to Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Implantação da República (Tue 5 Oct) | 2 |
How the days are found
- A leave day is a Monday to Friday that is not a public holiday.
- A bridge is 1 to 4 leave days that fill the whole gap between two runs of days off, at least one of which includes a public holiday on a weekday. Taking the Friday before a Monday holiday only lengthens a long weekend, so it is not listed.
- Days off in a row counts every calendar day from the first day off to the last, weekends included. A bridge across New Year uses the next year's holidays.
- Best value first: most days off per leave day, then the longer break, then the earlier date.
- "At least" marks a break that reaches a date outside the years we hold holidays for. It may be longer.
Your contract, collective agreement or company calendar may give you more days off, or fewer. Check those before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bridge day in Portugal in 2026?
Take 1 day (Fri 2 Jan 2026) for at least 4 days off in a row, around Ano Novo. That is the best ratio of days off to leave days in 2026 on this page.
What is the best bridge day in Portugal in 2027?
Take 1 day (Fri 28 May 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Corpo de Deus. That is the best ratio of days off to leave days in 2027 on this page.
Which holidays and working days does this use?
The nationwide public holidays of Portugal for 2026 and 2027, the same list as our Portugal public holidays page, and a Monday to Friday working week. Regional and local holidays are not included.
Can SquadBear count Portuguese public holidays in leave requests?
Yes. When an admin adds a Portugal holiday calendar, SquadBear prefills these nationwide holidays, and leave counted in working days (the default) skips them. Admins can add regional or company days to the calendar.
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