February 21st - Algarve Carnival
March 17th - Alvor Festival
Good Friday - The statues of the Virgin Mary and Christ are taken in a procession through the town
April 25th - Liberation Day, National holiday
April 29th - European Formula 2 Championship Round 2 takes place at the Algarve International Autodrome near Portimao
May 1st - May Day (or Labour Day), National holiday - May Day is a day for celebrations and traditionally the festivities include dancing and music as well as heading into the countryside for a picnic lunch
May 28th-29th - F1 Power Boat World Championship Round 1 (Portimao) takes place on the River Arade
June 10th - Portugal Day, National holiday
August 15th - Assumption of the Virgin, National holiday
September - Formula One Wind Surfing championship
September 23rd - World Superbikes Round's 26 & 27 takes place at the Algarve International Autodrome near Portimao
October 5th - Republic Day, National holiday
November 1st - All Saints Day, National holiday
December 1st - Independence Day, National holiday
December 8th - Immaculate Conception, National holiday
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