Portugal country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Portugal
Theme National Day 2027
Portugal is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Lisbon, the national observance is National Day on 10 June, and the national colours are green and red. Portugal Day on 10 June honours Luis de Camoes, who died in 1580, and Portuguese communities abroad. The medieval kingdom is a separate, older story.
Capital and region (AR)
Lisbon is the capital. Portugal sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Lisbon clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Thursday, 10 June 2027. Portugal Day on 10 June honours Luis de Camoes, who died in 1580, and Portuguese communities abroad. The medieval kingdom is a separate, older story. Locally it is called Dia de Portugal. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital is Lisbon.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Thursday, 10 June 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and red.
What does the national day mark?
Portugal Day on 10 June honours Luis de Camoes, who died in 1580, and Portuguese communities abroad. The medieval kingdom is a separate, older story.
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