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What's open on Restoration of Independence 2026 in Portugal?

Known locally as Restauração da Independência

Restoration of Independence falls on 2026-12-01. 1 December marks Portugal’s 1640 restoration of independence. Banks and offices close while shops and supermarkets stay open.

Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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On-Duty Pharmacies24/7 Petrol & EV
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Dec 1

Next occurrence

1 December 2026

Most chains are expected to stay open.

6

Open

1

Reduced

0

Closed

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 Restoration of Independence 2026

Sync 2026 Holiday to Calendar (.ics)

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 / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & 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
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
pingodoce.pt
Continente
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
continente.pt
Lidl
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
lidl.pt
Mercadona
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
mercadona.pt
Auchan
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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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Upcoming years

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More holidays in Portugal

Republic Day 2026-10-05 All Saints' Day 2026-11-01 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 Labour Day 2027-05-01 Corpus Christi 2027-05-27 Portugal Day 2027-06-10 Assumption Day 2027-08-15

View Portugal holiday calendar 2026 →

Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Restoration of Independence in Portugal?

1 December marks Portugal’s 1640 restoration of independence. Banks and offices close while shops and supermarkets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Pingo Doce, Continente, Lidl, Mercadona, Auchan. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Restoration of Independence 2026?

Restoration of Independence falls on 2026-12-01 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Restoration of Independence?

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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