Portugal's Restoration of Independence, known as the "Restauração da Independência," is celebrated on December 1st. This national holiday commemorates the restoration of Portuguese sovereignty after a period of Spanish rule.
The event that led to the Restoration of Independence occurred in 1640 when a group of Portuguese nobles and military officers, dissatisfied with Spanish rule, staged a rebellion. This movement resulted in the proclamation of João, Duke of Braganza, as King João IV of Portugal on December 1, 1640.
This marked the end of the Iberian Union, which had been established in 1580 when King Philip II of Spain became Philip I of Portugal. The Portuguese people resisted Spanish dominance for several decades, and the Restoration of Independence in 1640 was a pivotal moment in Portuguese history.
December 1st is now celebrated as Portugal's Restoration of Independence Day, honoring the country's regained autonomy and the establishment of the Braganza dynasty on the Portuguese throne.
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