Public Holidays in Brazil
Brazil observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Brazil
- Independence DayMonday, September 7, 2026
- Our Lady of AparecidaMonday, October 12, 2026
- All Souls' DayMonday, November 2, 2026
- Republic DaySunday, November 15, 2026
- Black Awareness DayFriday, November 20, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Carnival | Optional |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival (day off in lieu) | Bank |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnival | Bank |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Carnival | Optional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Tuesday | Tiradentes' Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Bank |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Lovers' Day | Observance |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 4 | Sunday | Election Day | Observance |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Our Lady of Aparecida | Public |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Election Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Republic Day | Public |
| Nov 20 | Friday | Black Awareness Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Optional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Optional |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026