What's open on Restoration of Independence 2025 in Portugal?

Restoration of Independence 2025 falls on 1 December 2025.

1 December marks Portugal’s 1640 restoration of independence. Banks and offices close while shops and supermarkets stay open.

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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 Restoration of Independence 2025 in Portugal?

1 December marks Portugal’s 1640 restoration of independence. Banks and offices close while shops and supermarkets stay open. Typically closed: banks, government.

When is Restoration of Independence in 2025?

Restoration of Independence falls on 1 December 2025 (2025-12-01) in 2025.