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2026 Brazil Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Brazil for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932

13 days away

About Brazil holidays in 2026

In 2026, Brazil observes 15 holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st. February is marked by the vibrant celebrations of Carnival, followed by religious observances in April including Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The latter half of the year features national days such as Independence Day in September and Republic Proclamation Day in November, concluding with Christmas Day on December 25th.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 21, 2026TuesdayTiradentes
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
July 9, 2026ThursdayConstitutionalist Revolution of 1932
September 7, 2026MondayIndependence Day
October 12, 2026MondayOur Lady of Aparecida
November 2, 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
November 15, 2026SundayRepublic Proclamation Day
November 20, 2026FridayBlack Awareness Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Brazil holidays in 2026

  • Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may be specific to certain states or municipalities.
  • Dates for Carnival can vary annually, impacting the timing of related observances.
  • Check the selected year for any regional or local holidays that may not be listed.
  • The calendar includes a mix of religious, historical, and cultural observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Brazil shows a notable concentration in the first four months, particularly in February and April, driven by Carnival and Easter-related observances. Following this busy start, the middle of the year presents a more dispersed pattern with single holidays occurring in May, June, July, September, and October.

The year concludes with a cluster of holidays in November, including Republic Proclamation Day and Black Awareness Day, before the widely recognized Christmas Day in December. This distribution means periods of high holiday activity are balanced by more spread-out observances throughout the remainder of the year.

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