All Saints Day
All Saints’ Day is generally celebrated on 1st November as a commemoration day for all Christian saints. It may also be known as All Hallows' Day, Solemnity of All Saints, Hallowmas, or Feast of Saints.
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Portugal’s news, weather and features – in English
OnlineGood Morning Portugal Daily Livestream Tune in every weekday morning for Expats Portugal's Good Morning Portugal live stream with Carl Munson. Hear Portugal's news, weather and features - in English.
Expats Portugal Online Social Meet Up
OnlineIt's time to get social... and have some fun. The first Thursday evening of every month! The Expats Portugal team (Astrid, Gerry & Carl) invite you to our regular online
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National Horse Fair
Golega GolegãWitness the National Horse Fair in November in Golegã, a region where the equestrian tradition is deeply rooted. This is one of the country's most typical fairs, attracting thousands of
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Portugal Calling: Cost of living in Portugal: Supermarket shopping
OnlineHow much do groceries cost in Portugal? Portugal is known as a great place to live, not only because of it's amazing weather but also the attractive low cost of
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Portugal Calling: What you need to know about Portugal’s Golden Visa
OnlineYou've probably heard of it, but what exactly is Portugal's Golden Visa? By investing in Portugal, you may be eligible for a Golden Visa, your gateway to living in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
This national holiday in Portugal is always celebrated on December 1st and marks the reinstatement of sovereignty after the period of Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640.
Immaculate Conception Day
On December 8th, many countries including Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a public holiday. It is a day that celebrates
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Portugal Calling: D2 Entrepreneur Visa
OnlineIf you are considering moving to Portugal and setting up a business, the D2 Entrepreneur Visa could be for you. Join the Expats Portugal team and Gilda Pereira from Ei!
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Christmas Day
Whilst the holiday has a strong grounding in the story of the birth of Jesus, many of the traditions we associate with Christmas have evolved from pre-Christian beliefs and certainly,
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day was originally observed on March 15th in the old Roman Calendar. When January and February were added during one of the many attempts to clean up the
Good Friday
The most important events in Christianity are the death and later resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God, and whose life and teachings are the
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in
Freedom Day
Freedom Day on April 25th is a national holiday in Portugal, with official commemorations. It celebrates the 1974 Revolution that ended the dictatorship and started a democracy. It also commemorates
Labour Day
The first May Day celebrations focused on workers took place on May 1st 1890 after its proclamation by the first international congress of socialist parties in Europe on July 14th
Corpus Christi
The Feast of Corpus Christi ("Fronleichnam" in German) is a Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun. Corpus Christi means the Body of Christ and refers to the elements of the Eucharist
Portugal Day
Portugal Day, officially known as Dia de Camões, de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas ('Day of Camões, Portugal, and the Portuguese Communities'), commemorates the death of Luís de Camões on
Assumption Day
The holiday is celebrated annually on August 15th. The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is a very important day in the Catholic religion - it is even called the 'Easter of
Republic Day
In Portugal it is known as "Implantation of the Republic". It commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910 when the monarchy, the House of Braganca, that
Good Friday
The most important events in Christianity are the death and later resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God, and whose life and teachings are the
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in
Corpus Christi
The Feast of Corpus Christi ("Fronleichnam" in German) is a Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun. Corpus Christi means the Body of Christ and refers to the elements of the Eucharist
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