Holiday breaks
Portugal Christmas school break: find a trip from Lisbon
Portugal's school-calendar order sets the Christmas break for mainland public preschool, basic and secondary schools (Annex II) from 16 to 31 December 2026. Schools organised by semesters and special-education settings (Annex IV) can have different dates, and the two later amendments do not change this break. Lisbon is the example departure; choose Porto in the tool if you leave from there.
The example this page uses
- From
- Lisbon
- Travelling as
- Family · 4 people
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Month
- December
- Total budget
- EUR 5,000
- Currency
- EUR
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| Christmas break (Annex II schools): 16–31 Dec 2026 | Mainland Portugal public preschool, basic and secondary schools (Annex II). Semester-organised schools and special education (Annex IV) can differ; the later amendments do not change the Christmas break. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Lisbon, 7 days, total budget EUR 5,000, December. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- CzechiaCzechiaEstimated whole trip3,390–6,020 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements.
- MontenegroMontenegroEstimated whole trip3,320–5,980 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and relaxation.
- AlbaniaAlbaniaEstimated whole trip2,380–4,490 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and relaxation.
- MoroccoMoroccoEstimated whole trip3,170–4,980 EURTight fit · Fine in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers relaxation.
- Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia and HerzegovinaEstimated whole trip3,520–5,510 EURTight fit · Mixed in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers relaxation.
- HungaryHungaryEstimated whole trip2,990–5,360 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers relaxation.
What to weigh
- Semester-organised and special-education schools can differ; check your school.
- The example uses seven days in December; change the days, month, budget or departure city in the tool.
- The budget is an editable illustration, not a typical or recommended amount.
Questions
- Does this cover the Azores and Madeira?
- No. The order covers mainland Portugal; the autonomous regions set their own calendars.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- Diário da República — Despacho 8368/2024 (school calendars), Annex II; amendments 9989/2025 and 10430/2026 — Mainland Portugal public preschool, basic and secondary schools (Annex II). Semester-organised schools and special education (Annex IV) can differ; the later amendments do not change the Christmas break.
Checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- DominikCK1999 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.