Public holidays in Brazil 2026
Brazil has 10 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is Republic Proclamation Day on Sunday, 15 November, in 12 days.
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Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | Universal Fraternization Day Confraternização Universal |
| Friday | Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa |
| Tuesday | Tiradentes' Day Tiradentes |
| Friday | Worker's Day Dia do Trabalhador |
| Monday | Independence Day Independência do Brasil |
| Monday | Our Lady of Aparecida Nossa Senhora Aparecida |
| Monday | All Souls' Day Finados |
| Sunday | Republic Proclamation Day Next Proclamação da República |
| Friday | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra |
| Friday | Christmas Day Natal |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | Universal Fraternization Day Confraternização Universal |
| Friday | Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa |
| Wednesday | Tiradentes' Day Tiradentes |
| Saturday | Worker's Day Dia do Trabalhador |
| Tuesday | Independence Day Independência do Brasil |
| Tuesday | Our Lady of Aparecida Nossa Senhora Aparecida |
| Tuesday | All Souls' Day Finados |
| Monday | Republic Proclamation Day Proclamação da República |
| Saturday | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra |
| Saturday | Christmas Day Natal |
Other holidays and observances in 2026
Not a day off for everyone: half days, bank holidays, optional and religious holidays, observances.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday | Carnival Optional Carnaval |
| Tuesday | Carnival Optional Carnaval |
| Wednesday | Ash Wednesday Optional Quarta-feira de Cinzas |
| Thursday | Corpus Christi Optional |
| Wednesday | Public Servant's Day Optional Dia do Servidor Público |
| Thursday | Christmas Eve Optional Véspera de Natal |
| Thursday | New Year's Eve Optional Véspera de Ano-Novo |
Holidays observed only in some states or regions are not listed.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Brazil in 2026?
10 days. The first is Universal Fraternization Day on 1 January, the last is Christmas Day on 25 December.
When is the next public holiday in Brazil?
Republic Proclamation Day: Sunday, 15 November, in 12 days.
Is today a public holiday in Brazil?
No. The next public holiday is Republic Proclamation Day on Sunday, 15 November, in 12 days.