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Culture · Funchal · 5 October 2026

October 5th: Republic Implantation Day in Portugal

The national holiday on October 5th commemorates the Implantation of the Portuguese Republic, marking the end of the monarchy.

October 5th is a national holiday in Portugal, commemorating the Implantation of the Republic.

This date marks the end of the constitutional monarchy and the establishment of the republican regime in the country.

Coincidentally, October 5th also aligns with the signing of the Treaty of Zamora in 1143, which formally recognized Portugal's independence from the Kingdom of León and Castile.

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