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Detailed explanation-1: -Portugal Independence Day is celebrated every year on December 1 in Portugal. The country achieved its independence from Spain in 1668. This day commemorates the reinstatement of sovereignty after the period of Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is one of the public holidays in Portugal and celebrated by Portuguese people throughout the world. It commemorates the death on 10 June 1580 of Luís de Camões, a poet and national literary icon.

Detailed explanation-3: -The day is intended to remember the death of Luís de Camões, who is recognized as the country’s greatest national icon. He is most known for his poem, which narrates the story of Portuguese explorations in the 15th century and has since been accepted as a national poem in Portugal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Portugal’s Republic Day is celebrated on October 5 every year and is also known as ‘Implantation of the Republic’ in Portugal. This important day marks the overthrow of the monarchy, the House of Braganca, in 1910.

Detailed explanation-5: -Freedom Day in Portugal takes place on April 25 to commemorate the Carnation Revolution that took place in the country. The day marks the beginning of a bloodless coup that ended the dictatorship in the country and honors the establishment of democracy in Portugal.