The humble sardine, a major staple of the local
diet, is celebrated with its own festival, which
involves sardine dishes, cooked to ancient recipes,
being served to all and sundry.
Festa de Nossa
Senhora da Boa Viagem
1st Sunday of
August
This major religious celebration is most remarkable
for its procession of decorated boats.
Public Holidays
New Year's Day
1 January
Shrove Tuesday (Carnival)
5
February
Maundy Thursday
20 March
Good Friday
21 March
Easter
24 March
Liberation Day
25
April
Labour Day
1
May
Corpus Christi Day
22 May
National Day
10 June
Assumption Day
15
August
Republic Day
5
October
All Saints' Day
1
November
Independence Restoration Day
1
December
Immaculate Conception Day
8
December
Christmas Eve
24
December
Christmas Day
25
December
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