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X-WR-CALNAME:Portugal Public Holidays 1988
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Portugal for 1988.
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UID:new_years_day-1988-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880102
SUMMARY:Ano Novo
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (Ano Novo\, 1 January) starts the Portuguese year with family meals\, fireworks and coastal gatherings. Many people stay up late on 31 December to watch the countdown in city squares or by the riverfront\, especially in Lisbon and Porto. Eating 12 raisins at midnight for good luck is a popular tradition.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:carnival-1988-02-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880217
SUMMARY:Carnaval
DESCRIPTION:Carnival (Carnaval / Entrudo\, date varies) is a colourful pre-Lenten celebration. Though not a compulsory national holiday everywhere\, many schools\, offices and municipalities take the day off. Parades with masks\, samba-inspired costumes\, playful satire and traditional ‘entrudo’ antics fill towns like Torres Vedras\, Ovar and Loulé. It’s a joyful break before Lent.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:good_friday-1988-04-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880402
SUMMARY:Sexta-feira Santa
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa\, date varies) is a solemn religious day in Portugal. Churches hold processions recalling the Passion of Christ\, particularly in Braga\, Óbidos and the Algarve. Many families eat simpler meals or fish instead of meat as a sign of devotion. It sets the tone for the Easter weekend.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:easter_sunday-1988-04-03@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880404
SUMMARY:Domingo de Páscoa
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday (Domingo de Páscoa\, date varies) is celebrated with family lunches\, traditional sweets and regional customs. In the north\, ‘folar’ - a festive bread sometimes with an egg in it - is shared\, while godparents often give gifts to godchildren. Churches are full\, and in many towns the ‘Compasso’ (Easter visitation) blesses homes.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:freedom_day-1988-04-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880426
SUMMARY:Dia da Liberdade
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade\, 25 April) commemorates the 1974 Carnation Revolution\, which ended the dictatorship and restored democracy. The day is marked with parades\, music\, political speeches and red carnations - the symbol of the peaceful uprising. Lisbon\, especially along Avenida da Liberdade\, becomes the stage for remembrance and celebration.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:labour_day-1988-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880502
SUMMARY:Dia do Trabalhador
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador\, 1 May) is dedicated to workers’ rights and social solidarity. Trade unions organize rallies and concerts\, often in Lisbon’s parks. Many families take advantage of the spring weather for picnics or short trips.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:azores_day-1988-06-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880602
SUMMARY:Dia dos Açores
DESCRIPTION:Azores Day (Dia dos Açores) celebrates the identity and self-government of the Azores. Tied historically to the Holy Spirit festivities\, it features processions\, cultural events and community meals. It’s a symbol of the archipelago’s distinct traditions within Portugal.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:corpus_christi-1988-06-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880603
SUMMARY:Corpo de Deus
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Christi (Corpo de Deus\, date varies) is a Catholic feast with deep roots in Portugal. Many towns hold solemn processions with floral carpets\, banners and traditional brotherhoods. It is both religious and festive\, especially in central and northern regions.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:portugal_day-1988-06-10@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880611
SUMMARY:Dia de Portugal\, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
DESCRIPTION:Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal\, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas\, 10 June) celebrates the nation\, the Portuguese language and the poet Luís de Camões. Official ceremonies rotate between cities\, and Portuguese communities abroad also mark the day. It connects Portugal with its global diaspora.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:madeira_day-1988-07-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880702
SUMMARY:Dia da Madeira
DESCRIPTION:Madeira Day (Dia da Região Autónoma da Madeira\, 1 July) celebrates the autonomy\, history and culture of the Madeira archipelago. Official ceremonies\, folklore performances and exhibitions highlight Madeiran identity and the importance of Atlantic connections.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:assumption-1988-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19880815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19880816
SUMMARY:Assunção de Nossa Senhora
DESCRIPTION:Assumption Day (Assunção de Nossa Senhora\, 15 August) falls in the middle of summer and is both a religious celebration and a holiday for beachgoers. Many Portuguese are on vacation\, and coastal towns fill up. Churches honour the Virgin Mary with masses and local festivities.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:republic_day-1988-10-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881006
SUMMARY:Implantação da República
DESCRIPTION:Republic Day (Implantação da República\, 5 October) marks the 1910 revolution that abolished the monarchy and established the Portuguese Republic. It is a civic holiday with historical ceremonies\, flag raisings and educational events about Portugal’s modern identity.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:all_saints-1988-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881102
SUMMARY:Dia de Todos-os-Santos
DESCRIPTION:All Saints’ Day (Dia de Todos os Santos\, 1 November) is a day of remembrance. Families visit cemeteries\, place flowers on graves and pray for their loved ones. In some regions children still go from door to door asking for ‘pão por Deus’ - small gifts or sweets - a tradition with medieval roots.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:restoration_of_independence-1988-12-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881202
SUMMARY:Restauração da Independência
DESCRIPTION:Restoration of Independence Day (Restauração da Independência\, 1 December) celebrates Portugal’s 1640 recovery of independence from Spain after 60 years of Iberian Union. Ceremonies\, military salutes and historical reenactments recall the Braganza restoration and the return of Portuguese sovereignty.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:immaculate_conception-1988-12-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881209
SUMMARY:Imaculada Conceição
DESCRIPTION:Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição\, 8 December) honours the Virgin Mary and is a public holiday. It also signals the beginning of the Christmas season in many towns: decorations are lit\, nativity scenes are set up and people begin shopping for the holidays.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:christmas_day-1988-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881226
SUMMARY:Natal
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (Natal\, 25 December) is a warm\, family-centred celebration in Portugal. On Christmas Eve many families eat ‘bacalhau’ with potatoes and cabbage\, while Christmas Day may feature roast goat or turkey. ‘Bolo-rei’ (King Cake) and ‘rabanadas’ (Portuguese-style French toast) are festive staples. Churches hold midnight Mass\, and town squares are decorated.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Boxing Day-1988-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260430T191920Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19881226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19881227
SUMMARY:Primeira Oitava
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Portugal.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/1988
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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