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Portugal General Information

December 19, 2025
Portugal
73402SPA
General Info

73402SPA

OPENING TIMES

Shops: 09:00-13:00 & 15:00-19:00 Mon – Fri. / 09:00-13:00 Sat.

Shopping Centres: 10:00-23:00 every day

Banks: 08:30-14:45 weekdays 18:00-23:00 some city centre branches. Also exchange facilities at airports and railway stations.

Post Office: 09:00-18:00 Mon – Fri. Main branches have limited Sat. service

Museums: Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays. Some close for lunch. Open 10:00- 17:00 or later in summer.

Palaces/Castles: Closed on Wednesdays. Admission prices vary.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Jan 1st, Shrove Tuesday, April 25th, May 1st, Good Friday, Corpus Christi, June 10th, August 15th, October 5th, November 1st, December 1st, 8th and 25th.

2 additional local holidays in Lisbon and Oporto – 13th & 25th June.

US CONSULATES

Lisbon – Avenida das Forcas Armadas

Funchal – Rua da Alfândega

TELEPHONES

Please refer to the Yellow Pages for telephone numbers for US calling cards

The Portuguese international dialing extension is +351

ADDITIONAL FREE TIME SUGGESTIONS

Large towns and cities have tourist information offices where you can pick up maps and information about local sights and evening activities. Of course, the internet is your best source and allows you to plan ahead. See local papers and ask hotel staff.

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