In 2012, the Coalition government of Pedro Passos Coelho controversially revoked four holidays – two civilian holidays (Republic Day and Restoration of Independence) and two religious ones (Corpus Christi and All Saints Day).
In 2012, the Coalition government of Pedro Passos Coelho made a highly debated decision to cancel four holidays – two secular celebrations (Republic Day and Restoration of Independence) and two religious observances (Corpus Christi and All Saints Day).