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Event

All Saints' Day (Dia de Todos os Santos)

November 1 is a national public holiday honouring the dead. Families visit cemeteries with flowers and candles, and shops and public services close.

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Confirmed edition

At a glance

Dates
November 1, 2026
Where
Nationwide
Price
Free
Source check
Verified June 20, 2026
Review by
September 2, 2026

What to expect

  • Catholic feast remembering all saints and the dead
  • Families lay flowers and candles at cemeteries
  • Recalls the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, which struck on this day
Colorful buildings in Lisbon under a cloudy sky
the Lisbon backdrop around this event.Photo: Steve Matthews / Unsplash

Planning tips

  • Cemeteries are crowded; florists do their busiest day of the year
  • Most shops and public offices close
  • A quiet, reflective day — plan indoor museum visits
A view of Lisbon at night from a hilltop
Lisbon to explore around the event.Photo: Alice Kotlyarenko / Unsplash

Build a day around it

  • 2–3 hours: arrive early, event, short neighborhood loop.
  • Full day: one walk/attraction + event + calm dinner.
  • Rainy backup: keep one indoor stop in mind.
Things to do →Food & drink →Neighborhoods →

Before you go

  • Confirm details — check the official link for last-minute changes.
  • Arrive with buffer — 15–30 minutes early makes everything calmer.
  • Weather plan — one indoor warm stop in case the day turns.

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