View the full 2026 calendar with all public holidays for Brazil.
Confraternização Universal
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, celebrated with fireworks, parties, and new beginnings.
Thu, Jan 1
Carnaval
Carnival
Mon, Feb 16
Carnaval
Carnival
Tue, Feb 17
Sexta-feira Santa
Good Friday
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed two days before Easter Sunday.
Fri, Apr 3
Domingo de Páscoa
Easter Sunday
The most important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Sun, Apr 5
Dia de Tiradentes
Tiradentes
Tue, Apr 21
Dia do Trabalhador
Labour Day
Fri, May 1
Corpus Christi
A Catholic feast celebrating the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Thu, Jun 4
Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932
Thu, Jul 9
Dia da Independência
Independence Day
Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, marking America's independence from Britain.
Mon, Sep 7
Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Our Lady of Aparecida
Mon, Oct 12
Dia de Finados
All Souls' Day
A day of prayer for the souls of the departed in Catholic tradition.
Mon, Nov 2
Proclamação da República
Republic Proclamation Day
Sun, Nov 15
Dia da Consciência Negra
Black Awareness Day
Fri, Nov 20
Natal
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
Fri, Dec 25
Counts describe the supplied data, not a guarantee of office or school closures. Several holidays on the same date count once.
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