What's open on Carnival 2025 in Portugal?
Carnival 2025 falls on 4 March 2025.
Carnival in Portugal is an optional public holiday — many banks and offices close, but supermarkets and shops trade, and big parades run in Torres Vedras and Ovar.
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 Carnival 2025 in Portugal?
Carnival in Portugal is an optional public holiday — many banks and offices close, but supermarkets and shops trade, and big parades run in Torres Vedras and Ovar. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Carnival in 2025?
Carnival falls on 4 March 2025 (2025-03-04) in 2025.