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The traditional Missa do Galo (Midnight Mass) takes place on December 24, 2026 in Tavira, marking Christmas Eve with the Portuguese "Mass of the Rooster" celebration.
The Missa do Galo, literally translated as "Mass of the Rooster," is Portugal's traditional midnight Christmas Eve service held on December 24, 2026 in Tavira.
Expect churches to be full as the community gathers for this cherished celebration featuring candlelight, Christmas carols, and the warmth of local fellowship. The midnight service is followed by family dinners and the sharing of traditional Portuguese Christmas sweets.
This same celebration also takes place in Loulé on the same evening, reflecting the widespread tradition across the Algarve region.
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