1986 in Portugal
# 1986 in Portugal

Events in the year 1986 in Portugal.

## Incumbents

* President: António Ramalho Eanes (until 9 March), Mário Soares (since 9 March)
* Prime Minister: Aníbal Cavaco Silva

## Events

* 1 January - Portugal becomes a member state of the European Union.
* 26 January - First round of the Presidential election.
* 16 February - Second round of the Presidential election.

## Arts and entertainment

Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 with Dora and the song "Não sejas mau para mim".

## Sports

In association football, for the first-tier league seasons, see 1985–86 Primeira Divisão and 1986–87 Primeira Divisão.

