Quick answer: Portugal has 249 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 18 | 3 |
| May | 22 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 2 |
| July | 21 | 0 |
| August | 22 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 18 | 3 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Portugal)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Apr 9, 2023 | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Liberty Day |
| May 1, 2023 | Labor Day |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Corpus Christi |
| Jun 10, 2023 | Portugal Day |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Assumption of Mary |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Republic Day |
| Nov 1, 2023 | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Restoration of Independence |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Portugal in 2023?
Portugal has 249 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 14 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April and December has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.