The pilot project involves 13 public administration services over six months and aims to assess the impact of reduced working hours on the productivity and well-being of teams and employees.
Pilot project of a four-day week with 400 workers
Friday, 2 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
