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Festivals in Maio
The religious festival of Santa Cruz on May 3 and the Days of the Saints in June are the biggest celebrations. At the beginning of September there is a music festival.
Overview off all the festivals in Maio
All public holidays and national events are marked in a different color.
1 January New Year
20 January National Heroes' Day
2 February Nossa Sra do Rosário
19 March Santo António
This festival is in Santo António.
1 May Labour Day
3 May São João
This festival is in Ribeira de João.
13 June São Pedro
This festival is in Pedro Vaz.
24 June São José
This festival is in Calheta.
29 June Santa Cruz
5 July Independence Day
26 July Santa Ana
This festival is in Morrinho.
15 August Nossa Senhora da Graça
1st week September Music festival
Every year there is a music festival at Cidade do Porto Inglés.
12 September Nationality Day
1 November All Saints' Day
25 December Christmas Day
Special Festivals
Carnival in São Nicolau The biggest event on this quiet island takes place every year in February: the "Carnival"!Even though it...
Santa Maria Music festival in Sal This festival takes place on the beach of Santa Maria, in the month of September....
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Festivals per island
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