Diary Dates

The afpop office will be closed on Thursday the 1st of May, which is a public holiday (Dia do Trabalhador). On May 1st, the rights and duties of workers are also celebrated almost everywhere in the world. In addition to political and social aspects, many people take advantage of the holiday to spend time with family and friends, enjoying picnics, barbecues, and other leisure activities.

Easter Sunday in Portugal for the year 2025 will be on the 20th of April. The celebrations typically include religious services, family gatherings and festive meals. Easter Sunday is  also a public holiday so most shops will be closed. Easter Monday is not officially a public holiday.

The 25th of April is celebrated as Freedom Day  (Dia da Liberdade) in Portugal, also known as the Carnation Revolution. This national holiday commemorates the peaceful military coup that took place on the 25th of April1974, which ended the Estado Novo dictatorship and restored democracy in Portugal. The revolution is called the Carnation Revolution because civilians placed carnations in the muzzles of soldiers' guns, symbolising the peaceful nature of the uprising.

On Sunday the 30th of March 2025 the Daylight Saving Time starts and the clocks will go forward 1 hour on Sunday morning at 01h00 (Portugal and Madeira) and at midnight for the Azores. We will have one hour less sleep, but there will be more light in the evening.

The afpop Office will be closed on Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa). Many public services will have already closed Thursday afternoon, if “tolerânciade ponto” is given by the Government. The date of Good Friday changes every year depending on when Passover occurs. Easter Sunday is always two days later.

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The 25th 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, BLiP Expo is the place to be...

The 25th 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

In Portugal, Mother's Day (Dia da Mãe) is celebrated on the first Sunday of May, and it's a day filled with love, appreciation, and family gatherings. This date has its roots in the Catholic tradition of dedicating the whole month to the Virgin Mary Children often give their mothers handmade cards, flowers, and thoughtful gifts. Special meals or outings are common, and many restaurants offer special Mother's Day menus.

In Portugal, Father's Day is always celebrated on the 19th of March, coinciding with St. Joseph's Day, the Patron Saint of Fathers. Families take this occasion to recognise and appreciate the contributions of fathers and father figures in their lives. While it's not a public holiday, it's a special day filled with love and gratitude.

The afpop office will be closed on Tuesday the 4th of March due to the Carnival celebrations. Whilst Carnival is no longer included in the government public holidays, the government does allow public and state offices to close for the celebration, which also includes schools. In order for the team to enjoy the day with their children, the office will be closed and reopen on Wednesday 5^th of March