Learn about Portugal’s official public holidays, their traditions, and vocabulary, while practising European Portuguese through themed posts. This tag included religious bank holidays.
The 8th of December in Portugal is a cherished holiday and a day of jubilation. As someone passionate about sharing Portuguese culture, I’m excited to delve into the unique aspects of this national holiday. The Divine Origin At its core, this celebration pays homage to the life and virtue of the Virgin Mary, mother of … Read more
We celebrate Dia de Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities every year on the 10th of June. The date of the death of the poet Luís de Camões. This day pays tribute to Portugal, the Portuguese, Lusophone culture and the Portuguese presence worldwide. o Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas Luís de Camões … Read more
Labour Day in Portugal is known as O Dia do Trabalhador or Primeiro de Maio. We celebrate it on the 1st of May, and it’s almost like Christmas! I say that in the sense that many places will be closed! Origin of Labour Day Labour Day is a significant event with deep roots in the … Read more
October 5th is a national holiday because, in 1910, Portugal ceased to be a monarchy and became a republic. This revolution on October 5th was the result of a long process of political, social and mental transformation. It led to the erosion of the Portuguese monarchy and the strengthening of the Portuguese Republican Party. But … Read more
Carnaval is an ancient tradition worldwide that announces the arrival of spring. The Carnaval traditions in Portugal are very rich and varied. Interestingly, its roots are in Babylon and Rome. However, through the ages, Christianity absorbed it, and later it evolved into what we are familiar with today. You may know it as “Mardi Gras”, … Read more
Bom Ano Novo a todos! | Happy New Year Everyone! Let’s find out what the January traditions in Portugal are. So January is here and as is tradition worldwide, New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1st, marking the beginning of a new year. It’s also a bank holiday in Portugal as in many countries. … Read more