Brazil Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in Brazil in 2026.
Brazil has 11 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 8 fall on the same calendar date every year, 3 change date each year (set by Easter, a lunisolar calendar or the equinox).
New Year's Day
January 1Confraternização Universal
Carnival
February 14–17, 2026World-famous festival before Lent
Good Friday
April 3, 2026Sexta-feira Santa
Tiradentes Day
April 21Honors national hero Tiradentes
Labour Day
May 1Dia do Trabalho
Corpus Christi
June 4, 2026Catholic holy day
Independence Day
September 7Brazilian independence from Portugal in 1822
Our Lady of Aparecida
October 12Patron saint of Brazil
All Souls' Day
November 2Finados — day to remember the dead
Republic Proclamation Day
November 15Proclamation of the Republic in 1889
Christmas Day
December 25Natal — Christmas celebration
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.