Portugal Festivals are integral parts of Portuguese culture. Portugal is one of the most happening countries in Europe. Throughout the year several activities and cultural and social events take place.
| The lively people of the entire country sing dance and celebrate these events. The traces of Roman and Moorish culture reflects through the celebration of each Portuguese festival.
Festivals in Portugal can be classified into several categories such religious festivals, music festivals, carnivals, closures and so on. Among all these religious and music festivals are the most important ones to take place.
Major Festivals of Portugal
Some of the major festivals that are celebrated throughout the country can be classified according to the months of its celebration. |
- January In the month of January Portugal observs various festivals such as:
- Ano Novo is the New Year's Day celebrated on January 1
- Dia De Reis is the Day of the Kings celebrated on January 6
- Sao Vicente is celebrated on January 22
- February/ March
- February and March are the months of Carnival. Carnivals in Portugal are full of colors, music, dance and all.
- March/ April
- Easter is the centre of celebration. The festival is celebrated throughout the Easter week. In Braga throughout the week huge processions take place.
- May
- On the month of May one of the most important religious festivals are celebrated in Fatima.
Other festivals celebrated in Portugal include an overnight street fair known as Festa de Santo Antonio, Festa da Nossa, Festa de Sao Joao and many more.
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