The 1987–88 Terceira Divisão season was the 41st season of the competition and the 41st season of recognised third-tier football in Portugal.

Overview The league was contested by 120 teams distributed across 6 groups of 20 teams each. Santa Maria F.C., U.S.C. Paredes, C.D. Luso, G.D. Portalegrense, C.D. Olivais e Moscavide, and Juventude de Évora won their respective groups and advanced to the Championship play-off. G.D. Portalegrense was the overall champion after defeating C.D. Luso 1–0 in the Championship final.

League standings Terceira Divisão – Group 1

Terceira Divisão – Group 2

Terceira Divisão – Group 3

Terceira Divisão – Group 4

Terceira Divisão – Group 5

Terceira Divisão – Group 6

Championship play-off Championship play-off – Zone 1

Championship play-off – Zone 2

Championship final

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