Saturday, 25 April 2026
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Portugal observes 25 April as Freedom Day, Dia da Liberdade, a compulsory holiday commemorating the 1974 Carnation Revolution.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Sunday, 25 April 2027 · Confirmed — source checked
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Official public holiday law or calendar
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Portugal’s national mandatory holidays are shown. Municipal holidays and the autonomous regions’ local observances are outside this nationwide calendar.
National and local government offices close, while official ceremonies can affect access near civic buildings.
Banks remain closed for normal branch transactions; online banking is generally available.
Schools close but often teach the revolution and democratic transition in activities before 25 April.
On 25 April 1974 the Armed Forces Movement ended the Estado Novo dictatorship. The revolution opened the way to decolonization, free elections and the democratic Constitution of 1976.
The holiday celebrates democracy, civil liberties and the peaceful character associated with carnations placed in soldiers’ rifles.
Parliament holds a solemn session, municipalities organize ceremonies, and concerts, marches and open-house events take place. Red carnations are prominent symbols.
Lisbon events can draw large crowds around parliament and Avenida da Liberdade. Review traffic and public-transport notices.
It is observed on 25 April.
The Armed Forces Movement overthrew the Estado Novo dictatorship.
They became the peaceful revolution’s defining popular symbol.
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