BAD IDEA
If Benfica loses, can Portugal declare a national emotional holiday?
Portugal can't just declare a national emotional holiday because Benfica lost — even if fans feel like it. Sadness is not a public holiday, no matter the heartbreak.
While Benfica fans might wish for a national emotional holiday after a loss, Portugal doesn’t officially declare public holidays based on sports results. Emotional crises might happen, but they don't translate into days off. So no, losing a game doesn’t get you a nationwide day to wallow, just some disappointed tweets and a few extra glasses of wine.
