Diary Dates

25th of December is a day for family gatherings and enjoying leftovers from the previous night's feast. Some families also attend church services on Christmas Day. It is a national holiday in Portugal.

Boxing day does not exist in Portugal.

The afpop office will be closed between Christmas and New Year.

The afpop office will be closed on the Portimão Town Holiday (Dia da Cidade) on the 11th of December.

The 8th of December is a national holiday, this is the day of the Immaculate Conception (Dia da Imaculada Conceição) since 1854. The day is a blend of religious devotion and cultural celebration, reflecting Portugal's deep Catholic roots. The afpop office will be closed.

Restoration of Independence Day in Portugal, also known as Dia da Restauração da Independência, is celebrated on the 1st of December. This national holiday commemorates the day when Portugal regained its independence from Spanish rule after 60 years of occupation in 1640.

The day is marked by various events and activities, including parades, concerts, and historical reenactments, to celebrate Portugal's rich history and cultural heritage.

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 26th 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.

Friday 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.

The Corpo de Deus or Corpus Christi is celebrated on the 19th of June 2025. It is one of the public holidays in Portugal. You will be able to attend processions that travel through towns, carrying the ‘Body of Christ’, usually starting and ending at the church. 

The afpop Office will be closed on that day. 

Portugal Day, officially ‘The Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities’ (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas) is celebrated annually on 10th of June. It is one of the public holidays in Portugal and is celebrated by Portuguese people throughout the world. The afpop office will be closed on that day.