Brazil Public Holidays 2026
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.
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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
About public holidays in Brazil
Public holidays in Brazil are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?
- Brazil has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Brazil?
- The next public holiday in Brazil is Independence Day on September 7, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Brazil?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Brazil close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.