Portugal Restoration of Independence Day in 2024

Restoration of Independence Day in Portugal is celebrated annually on December 1st. National Holiday The Restoration of Independence Day, December 1st, is a national holiday. Starting in 2013, as part of a package of measures aimed at increasing productivity, the Portuguese… Show more

— Madeira Island (@Madeira) December 1, 2024

Portugal regained independence from Spain on December 1, 1640, after 60 years of foreign rule. Today, we celebrate Restoration of Independence Day, honoring the bravery that restored our sovereignty!

— SÉRGIO MOURATO (@OMNITVSergio) December 1, 2024

The Sé de Portalegre, or Cathedral of Portalegre, in Portugal is a national monument. Construction began in 1556 and finished in the early 17th century.

— Christian Whiteman (@HomoSapien2pt0) December 2, 2024

HAPPY RESTORATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY TO THE NATION OF PORTUGAL! We pray that the protection, provision and wisdom of the Creator of the universe may continue to abide with you and guide you in paths of peace and prosperity - in Jesus' name, amen! Show more

— CCOAN Thessalonica Ministries (@CCOANHarry) December 1, 2024

#Portugal #history #OnThisDay Why is today the 1st of December a public holiday in Portugal? https://tinyurl.com/3j52uzph - Today, the Restoration of Independence in Portugal is celebrated. This date recalls the action of Portuguese nobles, who on December 1, 1640 invaded… Show more

— Jorge Carmo (@JorgeCarmo9) December 1, 2024

#OTD in 1640 Portugal’s nobility, the high bourgeoisie and the merchant classes revolted against Spain whose King had inherited the Portuguese Crown in 1580. By the time they were done with us we had no navy! However the people put an end to this Union. It’s a national holiday. Show more

— João Kay (@joao_kay) December 1, 2024

Replying to @Dulcepresilha 6 - we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, Show more

— Dulce Presilha 🇪🇺🇵🇹🇺🇦 🟩🟡🟥 (@Dulcepresilha) November 30, 2024