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Public Holidays in Brazil 2026

15 public and regional holidays observed across Brazil in 2026.

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Brazil's national holiday calendar blends Catholic feast days with distinctly Brazilian civic dates, including Tiradentes Day and the world-famous Carnival — technically not a federal public holiday everywhere, but treated as one in practice in much of the country. Many Brazilian municipalities and states add their own local holidays ("pontos facultativos") on top of the national list, so actual days off can vary widely by city. Below is the complete 2026 national holiday calendar.

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Full 2026 Calendar
DateDayHolidayObserved
January 1, 2026 Thursday Confraternização UniversalNew Year's Day National
February 16, 2026 Monday CarnavalCarnival National
February 17, 2026 Tuesday CarnavalCarnival National
April 3, 2026 Friday Sexta-feira SantaGood Friday National
April 5, 2026 Sunday Domingo de PáscoaEaster Sunday National
April 21, 2026 Tuesday Dia de TiradentesTiradentes National
May 1, 2026 Friday Dia do TrabalhadorLabour Day National
June 4, 2026 Thursday Corpus Christi National
July 9, 2026 Thursday Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 BR-SP
September 7, 2026 Monday Dia da IndependênciaIndependence Day National
October 12, 2026 Monday Nossa Senhora AparecidaOur Lady of Aparecida National
November 2, 2026 Monday Dia de FinadosAll Souls' Day National
November 15, 2026 Sunday Proclamação da RepúblicaRepublic Proclamation Day National
November 20, 2026 Friday Dia da Consciência NegraBlack Awareness Day National
December 25, 2026 Friday NatalChristmas Day National
What Each Holiday Means
January 1, 2026Thursday
Confraternização Universal
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked with fireworks, family gatherings, and a fresh start after the festive season.
February 16, 2026Monday
Carnaval
A pre-Lent festival famous for parades, music, and costumes, with Rio de Janeiro's celebrations among the world's largest.
February 17, 2026Tuesday
Carnaval
A pre-Lent festival famous for parades, music, and costumes, with Rio de Janeiro's celebrations among the world's largest.
April 3, 2026Friday
Sexta-feira Santa
A Christian observance marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, held on the Friday before Easter Sunday.
April 5, 2026Sunday
Domingo de Páscoa
The most important date in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 21, 2026Tuesday
Dia de Tiradentes
Honours Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, a martyr of Brazil's independence movement, executed in 1792.
May 1, 2026Friday
Dia do Trabalhador
Honours workers and the labour movement, held nationwide on 1 May.
June 4, 2026Thursday
Corpus Christi
A Catholic feast honouring the Eucharist, widely observed with processions across Brazil.
September 7, 2026Monday
Dia da Independência
Commemorates Brazil's declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822.
October 12, 2026Monday
Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Honours Brazil's patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, with pilgrimages to her national shrine.
November 2, 2026Monday
Dia de Finados
A day of remembrance for the deceased, marked with visits to cemeteries across Brazil.
November 15, 2026Sunday
Proclamação da República
Marks the 1889 proclamation of the Brazilian republic, ending the monarchy.
November 20, 2026Friday
Dia da Consciência Negra
A day recognising Afro-Brazilian history and culture, and confronting the legacy of slavery.
December 25, 2026Friday
Natal
The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and the biggest family holiday of the year across much of the world.

Holiday dates sourced from the Nager.Date public holiday API and cross-checked annually. Regional and subnational holidays may not apply to every worker in Brazil — always confirm with your employer or local authority for time-off purposes.