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Madeira Public Holidays 2026–2027

Calendar of public holidays in Madeira — Portugal's national holidays plus the region's and city's own days, with a countdown to the next day off.

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Madeira Day
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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Madeira's regional holidays

On top of Portugal's national holidays, the Autonomous Region of Madeira has its own: Madeira Day (1 July) and St. Stephen's Day / Primeira Oitava (26 December). Funchal also has its municipal holiday on 21 August. Carnival (Shrove) Tuesday, while optional nationwide, is widely observed on the island.

Holidays in 2026

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  • 1 January
    Thu
    New Year's Day
    National
  • 17 February
    Tue
    Carnival
    National
  • 3 April
    Fri
    Good Friday
    National
  • 5 April
    Sun
    Easter Sunday
    National
  • 25 April
    Sat
    Freedom Day
    National
  • 1 May
    Fri
    Labour Day
    National
  • 4 June
    Thu
    Corpus Christi
    National
  • 10 June
    Wed
    Portugal Day
    National
  • 1 July
    Wed
    Madeira Day
    Regional
  • 15 August
    Sat
    Assumption Day
    National
  • 21 August
    Fri
    Funchal Municipal Holiday
    Municipal
  • 5 October
    Mon
    Republic Day
    National
  • 1 November
    Sun
    All Saints' Day
    National
  • 1 December
    Tue
    Restoration of Independence
    National
  • 8 December
    Tue
    Immaculate Conception
    National
  • 25 December
    Fri
    Christmas Day
    National
  • 26 December
    Sat
    St. Stephen's Day
    Regional

17 holidays in 2026

Holidays in 2027

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  • 1 January
    Fri
    New Year's Day
    National
  • 9 February
    Tue
    Carnival
    National
  • 26 March
    Fri
    Good Friday
    National
  • 28 March
    Sun
    Easter Sunday
    National
  • 25 April
    Sun
    Freedom Day
    National
  • 1 May
    Sat
    Labour Day
    National
  • 27 May
    Thu
    Corpus Christi
    National
  • 10 June
    Thu
    Portugal Day
    National
  • 1 July
    Thu
    Madeira Day
    Regional
  • 15 August
    Sun
    Assumption Day
    National
  • 21 August
    Sat
    Funchal Municipal Holiday
    Municipal
  • 5 October
    Tue
    Republic Day
    National
  • 1 November
    Mon
    All Saints' Day
    National
  • 1 December
    Wed
    Restoration of Independence
    National
  • 8 December
    Wed
    Immaculate Conception
    National
  • 25 December
    Sat
    Christmas Day
    National
  • 26 December
    Sun
    St. Stephen's Day
    Regional

17 holidays in 2027

About Madeira's holidays

Madeira observes all of Portugal's national holidays plus two regional ones: Madeira Day (1 July) and St. Stephen's Day / Primeira Oitava (26 December). There is also the Funchal municipal holiday (21 August). Shrove (Carnival) Tuesday, while optional nationally, is widely observed on the island.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Madeira have?
Madeira has all of Portugal's national holidays plus two regional ones: Madeira Day (1 July) and St. Stephen's Day / Primeira Oitava (26 December). There are also municipal holidays, such as Funchal Day (21 August).
What is Madeira Day?
The Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and the Madeiran Communities is celebrated on 1 July and marks the region's political autonomy.
Do shops and banks close on public holidays?
On most holidays, public services and banks close and many shops too; shopping malls and tourist areas usually stay open. In Funchal, shops may close on the municipal holiday (21 August).
Is Carnival a public holiday in Madeira?
Carnival Tuesday is not a mandatory national holiday, but it is widely observed in Madeira, where Carnival is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
Is 1 July a public holiday in Madeira?
Yes. 1 July is Madeira Day (Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira), a regional public holiday across the island.
Is 21 August a holiday in Funchal?
Yes, in the municipality of Funchal. 21 August is the municipal holiday — Funchal Day.
Is 26 December a public holiday in Madeira?
Yes. 26 December is St. Stephen's Day (Primeira Oitava), a regional holiday in Madeira, in addition to Christmas Day on 25 December.
When is the next public holiday in Madeira?
The highlight at the top of this page always shows the next holiday in Madeira and how many days remain, in island time.