# What's Open on Christmas Day (2026-12-25) in Portugal

> **Holiday Summary**: Christmas Day falls on **2026-12-25**. Natal is a full retail shutdown in Portugal — most supermarkets, shops and banks close. Restaurants with Christmas menus and some bakeries stay open.

## Quick Overview
- **Country**: Portugal (PT)
- **Holiday**: Christmas Day (Natal)
- **Date**: 2026-12-25 (2026)
- **Typical Closures**: supermarkets, retail, banks, government

## Chain & Venue Opening Hours

| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Operating Hours | Notes / Exemptions | Source / Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pingo Doce | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | pingodoce.pt |
| Continente | retail | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | continente.pt |
| Lidl | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | lidl.pt |
| Mercadona | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | mercadona.pt |
| Auchan | retail | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | auchan.pt |
| Farmácia de Serviço 24h | pharmacies | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Farmácias de serviço permanente abertas para atendimento urgente de receitas; 24/7 Emergency | farmaciasdeservico.net |
| Galp 24/7 & Tangerina | petrol | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Postos de autoestrada e eixos urbanos abertos 24 horas; 24/7 Emergency | galp.com |
| CP Comboios de Portugal & Metro | transit | **REDUCED** | Varies | Circula com horário de domingos e feriados | cp.pt |
| CTT Locky 24/7 | postal | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Cacifos exteriores disponíveis 24h nos feriados | ctt.pt |

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