What's open on Carnival 2027 in Portugal?

Carnival 2027 falls on 9 February 2027.

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.

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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
Galp 24/7 & Tangerina24/7 Duty Postos de autoestrada e eixos urbanos abertos 24 horas Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 galp.com
Pingo Doce Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 pingodoce.pt
Continente Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 continente.pt
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl.pt
Mercadona Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 mercadona.pt
Auchan Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 auchan.pt
CP Comboios de Portugal & Metro Circula com horário de domingos e feriados Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 cp.pt
CTT Locky 24/7 Cacifos exteriores disponíveis 24h nos feriados Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 ctt.pt

Frequently asked questions

Are shops open on Carnival 2027 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 2027?

Carnival falls on 9 February 2027 (2027-02-09) in 2027.