More than 40 landmarks across 15 districts and autonomous regions will illuminate purple on the night of 31 October to 1 November for the Recordar 1755 campaign. Additionally, fire brigades nationwide and vessels on the River Tagus will sound their sirens at 9:40 on 1 November.
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The government is developing an inventory of municipal cultural best practices through a public consultation open until 31 October at participa.gov.pt. Additionally, a new 'Emerging Artist Projects Network' has been launched, which will provide free training and residency opportunities for young artists across 11 partner municipalities.
Portugal will transition to winter time this Sunday, 25 October 2026. In mainland Portugal and Madeira, clocks should be turned back one hour from 02:00 to 01:00, while in the Azores, clocks should be turned back from 01:00 to 00:00.
The 31st edition of the X Milhas do Guadiana race takes place on Sunday, 8 November, starting at 10:00 in Vila Real de Santo António and finishing in Ayamonte, Spain. Registration costs 10 euros and must be completed by 23:59 on 5 November; race numbers are available for collection on 7 November from 15:00 to 18:00 or on the morning of the race.