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What's open on Labour Day 2027 in Portugal?

Known locally as Dia do Trabalhador

Labour Day falls on 2027-05-01. 1 May is a public holiday in Portugal. Banks and offices close; many supermarkets open with reduced hours in tourist areas.

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May 1

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1 May 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 9 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 2 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Labour Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

9 venues tracked

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

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More holidays in Portugal

Republic Day 2026-10-05 All Saints' Day 2026-11-01 Restoration of Independence 2026-12-01 Immaculate Conception 2026-12-08 Christmas Day 2026-12-25 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Carnival 2027-02-09 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Freedom Day 2027-04-25 Corpus Christi 2027-05-27 Portugal Day 2027-06-10 Assumption Day 2027-08-15

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Labour Day in Portugal?

1 May is a public holiday in Portugal. Banks and offices close; many supermarkets open with reduced hours in tourist areas. Confirmed open chains include: Pingo Doce, Continente, Lidl, Mercadona, Auchan. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Labour Day 2027?

Labour Day falls on 2027-05-01 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Labour Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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