2026 is set to be a particularly generous year for bank holiday breaks and long weekends! With a little planning and just 8 days of annual leave, you can turn the public holidays spread throughout the year into an impressive 30 days off, in addition to the local patron saint’s day!

📅 2026 Public Holiday Calendar

• 1 January (New Year’s Day) – Thursday
• 6 January (Epiphany) – Tuesday
• 5–6 April (Easter Sunday and Easter Monday) – Sunday and Monday
• 25 April (Liberation Day) – Saturday
• 1 May (Labour Day) – Friday
• 2 June (Republic Day) – Tuesday
• 15 August (Ferragosto) – Saturday
• 4 October (St Francis’ Day) – Wednesday
• 1 November (All Saints’ Day) – Sunday
• 8 December (Immaculate Conception) – Tuesday
• 25–26 December (Christmas Day and St Stephen’s Day) – Friday and Saturday

For public holidays, long weekends or weekend breaks, choose Callistos Hotel & Spa for your holiday and relaxation!