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A vibrant destination with a variety of events and experiences to enjoy throughout the year. From cultural celebrations to local showcases, every visit offers something new to discover.

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  • Public Holidays

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Celebration
30 Jun 2026
Popular Saints
The streets light up with colour and music, the air fills with joy and tradition, and the entire city celebrates Saint Anthony, Saint John, and Saint Peter in a true open-air festival.
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Festival
26 Sep 2026
Caixa Alfama – Fado Festival
Caixa Alfama Festival celebrates fado in the heart of Lisbon's historic Alfama district.
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Fair
22 Dec 2026
Rossio Christmas Market
During the festive season, Rossio Square turns into a charming Christmas market filled with lights, music and tradition. Among wooden stalls, handmade crafts, sweet treats and hot mulled wine, the heart of Lisbon becomes a magical place that delights both children and adults.
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Fair
31 Dec 2026
Flea Market
Discover treasures at Lisbon's most iconic market, the Feira da Ladra, or flea market, where there's always something original, kitsch or vintage to be found.
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01 January 2026
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day marks the beginning of the new year in the Gregorian calendar. It is a public holiday celebrated with family gatherings, parties, and wishes for prosperity in the year ahead.
17 February 2026
Carnival
Carnival is celebrated across Portugal with parades, music, and costumes, although it is not an official public holiday. In Lisbon, celebrations are more modest, with a few local events and parties.
03 April 2026
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday that marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. In Portugal, it is a day of reflection, prayer, and religious processions.
05 April 2026
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, one of the most important events in the Christian calendar. Portuguese families gather to celebrate with traditional meals and sweets.
25 April 2026
Freedom Day
Freedom Day commemorates the Carnation Revolution of April 25th, 1974, which ended the dictatorship in Portugal and restored democracy. It symbolizes freedom and civil rights.
01 May 2026
Labour Day
Labour Day celebrates workers' rights and the value of labor. It is a national holiday marked by demonstrations, union events, and cultural activities across the country.
04 June 2026
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a Catholic religious holiday celebrating the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Many towns in Portugal hold processions and traditional festivities.
10 June 2026
Portugal Day
Portugal Day, also known as the Day of Camões and the Portuguese Communities, celebrates the nation, the poet Luís de Camões, and Portuguese people around the world. It features official ceremonies and cultural events.
13 June 2026
The Feast of Saint Anthony
The Feast of Saint Anthony is Lisbon's most important holiday, celebrating the city's Patron Saint. The festivities last for several days and fill the city with color and joy, highlighted by the traditional parades on Avenida da Liberdade and the street parties in historic neighborhoods, especially Alfama, where people dance, listen to Fado, and enjoy grilled sardines. Saint Anthony is also known as the "Patron Saint of matchmaking and marriage", and collective weddings are traditionally held in his honor. The celebrations blend religious devotion, popular tradition, and a lively atmosphere that takes over the entire city.
24 June 2026
Saint John’s Day
Saint John's Day is one of Portugal's most beloved festivities, especially in Porto. In Lisbon, although it is not a public holiday, the city still joins in with great enthusiasm. The streets fill with music, balloons, basil plants, and the smell of grilled sardines, capturing the joyful spirit of Lisbon's summer celebrations.
29 June 2026
Saint Peter’s Day
Saint Peter's Day is celebrated in many Portuguese towns, such as Sintra and Póvoa de Varzim, with processions, street parties, and plenty of traditional music. In Lisbon, even though it is not a public holiday, the festivities continue to fill the city with energy. Traditional neighborhoods light up with decorations and dancing, keeping the spirit of the popular saints alive until the end of June.
15 August 2026
Assumption of Our Lady
The Assumption of Our Lady commemorates the Virgin Mary's ascent into Heaven. It is an important religious holiday in Portugal, marked by masses and local festivities.
05 October 2026
Republic Day
Republic Day marks the end of the monarchy and the proclamation of the Portuguese Republic in 1910.
01 November 2026
All Saints’ Day
All Saints' Day is a Christian holiday that honors all Saints, known and unknown. In Portugal, it's a public holiday where people traditionally visit cemeteries to pay respects to deceased relatives, bringing flowers to their graves.
01 December 2026
Restoration of Independence
This day marks Portugal's Restoration of Independence from Spain in 1640, after 60 years under Spanish rule. It celebrates the country's sovereignty and the beginning of the Braganza Dynasty.
08 December 2026
Day of the Immaculate Conception
A Catholic holiday that commemorates the belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. In Portugal, it is a public holiday, often marked by religious ceremonies and traditional processions
25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Christmas Day celebrates the birth os Jesus Christ. In Portugal, families gather for festive meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, exchanging gifts and enjoying traditional foods such as Bacalhau and Bolo-Rei.