Christmas Flowers for Portugal: Delivery Dates and Tips
You can send Christmas flowers to Portugal from abroad, and a local florist will hand-deliver them to any address in the country. The timing is what catches people out: delivery is next day, Monday to Saturday, and nothing goes out on public holidays, so Christmas Day is out. To have flowers on Christmas Eve, order by midnight Portugal time on Wednesday 23 December at the latest, and earlier if you can.
Can you send Christmas flowers to Portugal from abroad?
Yes. Place the order on flowersportugal.com, pay in USD by international card or PayPal, and a local florist delivers to the address you enter. Orders are accepted from any country, so the process is the same whether your family lives in Lisbon, Porto or a smaller town. Every order includes a free printed card, which is the simplest way to add your own holiday message. The catalog covers flowers and plants, plus a few add-ons such as chocolates and a wine bottle. Cakes and food hampers are not sold, so plan the Christmas dinner food separately. For the basics of ordering from overseas, read how to send flowers to Portugal from abroad.
What is the last date to order Christmas flowers for delivery?
The last order time for Christmas Eve delivery is midnight Portugal time on Wednesday 23 December, because next-day delivery applies. Treat Tuesday 22 December as your real deadline. That gives a buffer and matches the tip to order two to three days ahead of key dates.
| Date (2026) | What it means for your order |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 22 December | Recommended order deadline for Christmas Eve delivery |
| Wednesday 23 December | Last order before midnight Portugal time for next-day delivery |
| Thursday 24 December | Christmas Eve (Consoada): delivery day for orders placed on the 23rd |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day: public holiday, no deliveries |
| Saturday 26 December | Orders placed on 25 December before midnight go out the next day |
| Sunday 27 December | No deliveries |
Why can't flowers be delivered on Christmas Day?
FlowersPortugal does not deliver on main public holidays, and 25 December is one of them. Same-day delivery is not offered either, so an order placed on the morning of 25 December will not arrive until Saturday 26 December. If you want flowers in hand for the holiday itself, plan on Christmas Eve at the latest.
What flowers do Portuguese families give for Natal?
Natal is the Portuguese word for Christmas. Most people choose bright, festive arrangements for the table or the front room, which suit the season and any host. Avoid chrysanthemums. In Portugal they are closely tied to All Saints' Day and visits to cemeteries, so they feel out of place as a Christmas gift. For more on that, read our guide to Dia de Todos os Santos flowers.
Is a poinsettia the right gift for a Portuguese Christmas? Often, yes. The poinsettia is known in Portugal as estrela-de-natal, or Christmas star, and it fits a holiday table or windowsill. It is a good choice if your relative would rather have a plant than cut flowers. Check the flowers category for the potted plants listed when you order, since availability can change.
What should you know about Consoada on December 24?
Consoada is the family supper on Christmas Eve, 24 December. For many families it is the main Christmas meal, traditionally built around bacalhau (salt cod), and many people go to the midnight Mass (Missa do Galo) afterwards. For flowers, aim for delivery on Thursday rather than during the evening, so the bouquet arrives before the family sits down. Write your preferred time in the delivery instructions. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed.
A bouquet is a natural gift for the host. Use the free card to name the people it is for, since the card is your personal note.
How do you write the delivery instructions for a holiday address?
Start with what the florist needs: the recipient's name, full street address with the postal code (código postal, written as 1234-567), city and a phone number. Then add anything that helps on a busy holiday week: floor, apartment number, the name on the intercom and the best time window. For example, you might write: Thursday 24 December, ideally late morning. Third floor, flat 3B, intercom says Silva. Call Ana on the number below if the door is locked. Coverage includes Porto and 22 more city pages, so check the city page if you are unsure your address is covered.
How much do Christmas flowers cost from abroad?
Bouquets start at USD 63.24, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee, so the lowest total is USD 78.19. Catalog prices go up to USD 172.49. As an example, the Golden Hour Cube is listed at USD 74.74, which comes to USD 89.69 with delivery. Charges are made in USD. EUR and GBP amounts are shown on the site for reference only, so your bank's exchange rate sets the final cost in your own currency.
To order, go to flowersportugal.com, pick a bouquet from the flowers category, enter the recipient's full address and phone number, write your card message and pay by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. Order by Tuesday 22 December and the Christmas Eve delivery has room to spare.
Frequently asked questions
Will flowers be delivered in Portugal on December 25?
No. FlowersPortugal does not deliver on main public holidays, and Christmas Day is one of them. The last practical delivery day before Christmas is Thursday 24 December, using orders placed by midnight Portugal time on 23 December.
Can I get flowers delivered in Portugal the same day I order?
No. Same-day delivery is not offered. Orders placed before midnight Portugal time are delivered the next day, Monday to Saturday, so an order placed on a Sunday arrives no earlier than Monday.
Can I pay for Portuguese flower delivery in euros or pounds?
Orders are charged in US dollars by international Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or by PayPal. Euro and pound amounts are shown on the site for reference only, so your bank's exchange rate determines the final cost.
Do Portuguese florists deliver on Sundays?
No. Deliveries run Monday to Saturday only, with no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays. If you are ordering for a Sunday, place the order by Saturday so the delivery can happen on the following weekday.