Holidays in Brazil in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Brazil in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Brazil.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Brazil January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Carnival Friday | Brazil February 13 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Carnival Saturday | Brazil February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Carnival Sunday | Brazil February 15 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Carnival Monday | Brazil February 16 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Carnival Tuesday | Brazil February 17 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Carnival end (until 2pm) | Brazil February 18 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Brazil March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Brazil April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | Brazil April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Tiradentes Day | Brazil April 21 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | Brazil May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Brazil May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Corpus Christi | Brazil June 4 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Brazilian Valentine's Day | Brazil June 12 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Brazil June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Father's Day | Brazil August 9 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Independence Day | Brazil September 7 2026, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Brazil September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day | Brazil October 12 2026, Monday |
National |
| Teacher's Day | Brazil October 15 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Public Service Holiday | Brazil October 28 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| All Souls' Day | Brazil November 2 2026, Monday |
National |
| Republic Proclamation Day | Brazil November 15 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Black Consciousness Day | Brazil November 20 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Brazil December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Brazil December 24 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Christmas Day | Brazil December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve (from 2pm) | Brazil December 31 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
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