Dia dos Namorados | |
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Date(s) | June 12 |
Frequency | Annually |
Country | Brazil |
Dia dos Namorados (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈdʒiɐ duz namoˈɾadus], Lovers' Day) is a special date celebrated on June 12 in Brazil. The date is celebrated with gifts, romantic activities, decorations and festivities.
The date is June 12 since it is close to Saint Anthony's Day on June 13. The term "Dia dos Namorados" is also used in other Portuguese-speaking countries to refer to Valentine's Day.