Brazil Holidays

National and bank holidays for 2026

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day (Confraternizacao Universal) national

The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrating universal brotherhood.

Thu, Jan 1

February

Carnival Monday (Segunda-feira de Carnaval) national

The Monday of Carnival week, Brazil's famous pre-Lenten celebration.

Mon, Feb 16

Carnival Tuesday (Terca-feira de Carnaval) national

Shrove Tuesday, the last day of Carnival before Ash Wednesday.

Tue, Feb 17

April

Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa) national

A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Fri, Apr 3

Tiradentes Day (Tiradentes) national

Honors the national hero Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier, who died for Brazilian independence.

Tue, Apr 21

May

Labour Day (Dia do Trabalho) national

International Workers' Day celebrating laborers and the working classes.

Fri, May 1

June

Corpus Christi national

Catholic feast celebrating the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

Thu, Jun 4

September

Independence Day (Independencia do Brasil) national

Celebrates Brazil's declaration of independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822.

Mon, Sep 7

October

Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora Aparecida) national

Honors the patroness of Brazil, Our Lady of Aparecida.

Mon, Oct 12

November

All Souls' Day (Finados) national

Day to remember and pray for the souls of the deceased.

Mon, Nov 2

Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamacao da Republica) national

Commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Brazil. Observed Monday as November 15 falls on Sunday.

Mon, Nov 16

Actual: Sun, Nov 15

December

Christmas Day (Natal) national

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Fri, Dec 25

API Access

/national-holidays/api/BR/index.json View JSON

All available years for Brazil

/national-holidays/api/BR/2026.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/BR/2027.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/BR/2028.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/BR/2029.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/BR/2030.json View JSON

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

BRA

Official Name

Federative Republic of Brazil

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