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Public Holiday
Regional: PT-30
Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and the Madeiran Communities
Thursday, July 1, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
01
Holiday
FRI
02
Bridge Day
SAT
03
Weekend
SUN
04
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 2
📣 Traveler notes
Portugal is known for its blend of history and modernity, offering popular attractions such as beautiful beaches, warm summers, rich gastronomy, and cultural heritage. Key activities include golf, surfing (e.g., Nazaré), and visiting historical sites. The country is also surprisingly equipped with ski resorts in the Serra da Estrela region during the winter.
- Fairs and festivals are common throughout the year, particularly outside the main summer season, especially in Northern Portugal.
- Summer features numerous music festivals and large-scale parades (e.g., Lisbon's Marchas Populares, Festival do Sudoeste).
- Many cities host traditional religious or harvest festivals featuring processions, historical costumes, and fireworks.
- Large trade fairs, such as horse trading fairs, are held annually, showcasing arts, crafts, and local products.
About this holiday
Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal, located in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of the mainland. It is one of Portugal's two autonomous regions and a special European Union territory, representing the country's southernmost point.