February 21st - Algarve Carnival
Good Friday - The statues of the Virgin Mary and Christ are taken in a procession through the town
April 25th - Liberation Day, National holiday
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
June 10th - Portugal Day, National holiday
August 9th-12th - Vale Do Lobo Grand Champions (Tennis)
August 15th - Assumption of the Virgin, National holiday
October 5th - Republic Day, National holiday
October 11th-14th (Provisional) - Portugal Masters Golf Championship - A European tour event held at nearby Vilamoura
November 1st - All Saints Day, National holiday
December 1st - Independence Day, National holiday
December 8th - Immaculate Conception, National holiday
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