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 Portuguese government under Pedro Passos Coelho's leadership made a decision to cancel four celebrations – two national festivities (Republic Day and Restoration of Independence) and two sacred events (Corpus Christi and All Saints Day).