What's open on Assumption Day 2026 in Portugal?
Assumption Day 2026 falls on 15 August 2026.
15 August is a public holiday in Portugal in the middle of the summer season. Banks close; supermarkets and beach-town shops stay open.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Farmácia de Serviço 24h24/7 Duty Farmácias de serviço permanente abertas para atendimento urgente de receitas Editorial1400 | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 farmaciasdeservico.net |
| Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 galp.com | |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 pingodoce.pt |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 continente.pt |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lidl.pt |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 mercadona.pt |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 auchan.pt |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 cp.pt | |
| Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 ctt.pt |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Assumption Day 2026 in Portugal?
15 August is a public holiday in Portugal in the middle of the summer season. Banks close; supermarkets and beach-town shops stay open. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Assumption Day in 2026?
Assumption Day falls on 15 August 2026 (2026-08-15) in 2026.