Event
Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador)
May 1 is a national public holiday in Portugal. Trade-union marches and rallies take place in Lisbon and other cities, and most shops, banks and public services close.
At a glance
- Dates
- May 1, 2027
- Where
- Nationwide
- Price
- Free
- Official
- www.officeholidays.com ↗
- Source check
- Verified June 20, 2026
- Review by
- March 2, 2027
What to expect
- International Workers' Day — nationwide public holiday
- CGTP/UGT union marches and rallies in central Lisbon
- Banks, offices and most shops closed
Planning tips
- Expect demonstrations and street closures around Alameda and Praça do Comércio
- Public transport runs a reduced (Sunday) timetable
- Tourist sites stay open but with holiday queues
Build a day around it
- 2–3 hours: arrive early, event, short neighborhood loop.
- Full day: one walk/attraction + event + calm dinner.
- Rainy backup: keep one indoor stop in mind.
Before you go
- Confirm details — check the official link for last-minute changes.
- Arrive with buffer — 15–30 minutes early makes everything calmer.
- Weather plan — one indoor warm stop in case the day turns.
Sources
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