Public Holidays in Brazil 2026 🇧🇷

Brazil has 9 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 7. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Brazil.

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This year, Brazil observes 17 public holidays , with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 7. Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Corpus Christi.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday Long weekend	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday Long weekend	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday Long weekend	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday Long weekend	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday Bridge day	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday Bridge day	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Long weekends in Brazil 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Independence Day — 7. Sep (Monday) — long weekend
Our Lady of Aparecida — 12. Oct (Monday) — long weekend
All Souls' Day — 2. Nov (Monday) — long weekend
National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness — 20. Nov (Friday) — long weekend
Christmas Eve — 24. Dec (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend
New Year's Eve — 31. Dec (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend

Holidays that change date in Brazil

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

Carnival: 16. Feb 2026 → 9. Feb 2027
Carnival: 17. Feb 2026 → 9. Feb 2027
Ash Wednesday: 18. Feb 2026 → 10. Feb 2027
Good Friday: 3. Apr 2026 → 26. Mar 2027
Corpus Christi: 4. Jun 2026 → 27. May 2027

Browse Holidays for Other Years in Brazil:

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Acre
Alagoas
Amazonas
Amapá
Bahia
Ceará
Distrito Federal
Espírito Santo
Goiás
Maranhão
Minas Gerais
Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso
Pará
Paraíba
Pernambuco
Piauí
Paraná
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Grande do Norte
Rondônia
Roraima
Rio Grande do Sul
Santa Catarina
Sergipe
São Paulo
Tocantins

State & Regional Holidays in Brazil

Acre Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
5. Sep	Saturday	Amazonia Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness; Signing of the Petropolis Treaty	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Alagoas Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
16. Sep	Wednesday	Political Emancipation of Alagoas	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
30. Nov	Monday	Evangelical Day	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Amazonas Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
5. Sep	Saturday	Elevation of Amazonas to province	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Amapá Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
13. Sep	Sunday	Creation of the Federal Territory	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Bahia Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Ceará Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Distrito Federal Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
30. Nov	Monday	Evangelical Day	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Espírito Santo Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Goiás Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
24. Oct	Saturday	Foundation of Goiânia	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Maranhão Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Minas Gerais Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Mato Grosso do Sul Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
11. Oct	Sunday	State Creation Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Mato Grosso Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Pará Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Paraíba Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Pernambuco Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Piauí Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
19. Oct	Monday	Piauí Day	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Paraná Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
19. Dec	Saturday	Political Emancipation of Paraná	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Rio de Janeiro Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Rio Grande do Norte Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
3. Oct	Saturday	Uruaçu and Cunhaú Martyrs Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Rondônia Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Roraima Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
5. Oct	Monday	State Creation Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Rio Grande do Sul Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
20. Sep	Sunday	Gaucho Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Santa Catarina Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
29. Nov	Sunday	Saint Catherine of Alexandria Day	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Sergipe Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

São Paulo Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

Tocantins Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
8. Sep	Tuesday	Our Lady of Nativity	Public holiday
5. Oct	Monday	State Creation Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida	Public holiday
28. Oct	Wednesday	Public Servant's Day	Optional holiday
2. Nov	Monday	All Souls' Day	Public holiday
15. Nov	Sunday	Republic Proclamation Day	Public holiday
20. Nov	Friday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness	Public holiday
24. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Eve	Optional holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Thursday	New Year's Eve	Optional holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?

Brazil observes 9 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Brazil?

The next public holiday in Brazil is Independence Day on 7. Sep.

Are public holidays in Brazil the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.