Portugal is a country with a rich cultural calendar and a variety of holidays and events throughout the year. Here’s a list of some of the most notable holidays and events in Portugal:
New Year’s Day (Ano Novo): Celebrated with fireworks, parties, and family gatherings on the night of December 31st.
Carnival (Carnaval): Typically held in February or March, with colorful parades, music, and vibrant costumes.
Holy Week (Semana Santa): A religious observance leading up to Easter, marked by processions and church services.
Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade): Celebrated on April 25th, this marks the Carnation Revolution and the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship in 1974.
Labor Day (Dia do Trabalhador): Celebrated on May 1st with parades and demonstrations.
Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal): Celebrated on June 10th to honor the country’s national poet, Luís de Camões.
Lisbon’s Popular Saints Festivals (Festas de Lisboa): Held throughout June, with lively street parties, traditional food, and music, particularly on the nights of St. Anthony, St. John, and St. Peter.
Madeira Wine Festival (Festa do Vinho): A wine festival held in Madeira in September, featuring parades, wine tastings, and other wine-related events.
Feasts of the Crosses (Festas das Cruzes): Celebrated in many towns in May, featuring floral decorations, processions, and fairs.
Saint Martin’s Day (Dia de São Martinho): Celebrated on November 11th with the tasting of roasted chestnuts and young wine.
Christmas (Natal): Celebrated with festive decorations, nativity scenes, and the exchange of gifts.
New Year’s Eve (Véspera de Ano Novo): Similar to New Year’s Day, this is celebrated with parties and fireworks.
Fado Music Festivals: Various fado music festivals are held throughout the year, celebrating Portugal’s traditional music.
NOS Alive: A major music festival in Lisbon, featuring international and local artists.
. Douro Valley Wine Harvest (Vindima): Occurs in September and October, allowing tourists to participate in grape harvesting and wine-making activities.
The Lisbon & Sintra Film Festival (Festival de Cinema de Lisboa & Sintra): Showcases international and Portuguese films.
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