- Is today a public holiday in Madeira?
- No. Today, Sunday, 2 August 2026, is not a public holiday in Madeira. The next holiday is Assumption Day, on Saturday, 15 August 2026 (In 13 days).
- 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.