Diary Dates

Tax return submission period: 1 April → 30 June.

All Saints' Day is an official public holiday (Dia de Todos os Santos) which falls on a Saturday this year. 

This day is a significant holiday that combines religious observance with rich cultural traditions. Families get together and visit the cemeteries to honour their deceased loved ones.

Many people attend special Masses held in churches to pray for the souls of the deceased and to celebrate the lives of saints.

The clocks will go back one hour at 02h00 (2am) Sunday the 25th of October on Portugal mainland and Madeira (for the Açores this will be at 01h00). Enjoy the extra hour.

The national holiday of the 5th of October marks the day on which the Republic was proclaimed in Portugal in 1910 (Implantação da República). The monarchy was overthrown after the revolution and this is celebrated every year. The afpop office will be closed.

Saturday the 15^th of August is the day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Assunção de Nossa Senhora), and it is a National Holiday in Portugal. Most public places and also the afpop office will be closed.

Whether you want to promote your business or check out a wide range of options to improve your life and property in Portugal, afpop Expo is the place to be...

The 26th edition of this unique annual event, organised by afpop, the largest Association in Portugal dedicated to providing advice and assistance to foreign residents and property owners, sponsored by Medal Insurance and RTA and supported by Open Media & the Algarve Daily News

Whether you want to promote your business or check out a wide range of options to improve your life and property in Portugal, afpop Expo is the place to be...

The 26th edition of this unique annual event, organised by afpop, the largest Association in Portugal dedicated to providing advice and assistance to foreign residents and property owners, sponsored by Medal Insurance and RTA and supported by Open Media & the Algarve Daily News

IRS Declaration

Income tax declarations are due by 30th of June 2026

For more information check the afpop Information Bulletin T01