Azores Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Azores Day in Portugal.
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History & Origins of Azores Day
Azores Day (Dia dos Açores) in Portugal, observed on Whit Monday, celebrates the autonomy of the Azores archipelago. It commemorates the establishment of the regional self-government following the 1974 Carnation Revolution, honoring the unique Atlantic island identity, history, and the resilience of the Azorean people.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Celebrated with regional civic assemblies, cultural fairs, parades, and eating traditional Azorean fish stews and sweet sweetbreads (massa sovada) in local communities.
Quick Facts Card
Country:
Portugal
Holiday Name:
Azores Day
Date (2026):
June 01
Day (2026):
Monday
Observance Type:
Statutory
Observed In:
20
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