Events in the year 1981 in Portugal.
Incumbents President: António Ramalho Eanes Prime Minister: Diogo de Freitas do Amaral (Democratic Social Center) (interim, until 9 January); Francisco Pinto Balsemão (Social Democratic) (from 9 January)
Events 9 January - Establishment of the VII Constitutional Government of Portugal. 4 September - Establishment of the VIII Constitutional Government of Portugal.
Arts and entertainment Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981 with Carlos Paião performing the song "Playback".
Sports In association football, for first-tier league seasons, see 1980–81 Primeira Divisão and 1981–82 Primeira Divisão. 1 and 8 December - 1981 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira
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