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X-WR-CALNAME:Portugal Public Holidays 2004
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Portugal for 2004.
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UID:new_years_day-2004-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040102
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:carnival-2004-02-24@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040225
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:good_friday-2004-04-09@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040410
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:easter_sunday-2004-04-11@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040412
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:freedom_day-2004-04-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040426
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:labour_day-2004-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040502
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:azores_day-2004-06-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040602
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:portugal_day-2004-06-10@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040611
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:madeira_day-2004-07-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040702
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:assumption-2004-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20040815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20040816
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:republic_day-2004-10-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041006
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:all_saints-2004-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041102
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:restoration_of_independence-2004-12-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041202
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:immaculate_conception-2004-12-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041209
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:christmas_day-2004-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041226
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/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Boxing Day-2004-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T220042Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20041226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20041227
SUMMARY:Primeira Oitava
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Portugal.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/portugal/2004
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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