Public holidays
🇧🇷Brazil 2026
Public holidays
15
in 2026
Next holiday
Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932
in 24d
Long weekends
8
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
New Year's Day
Thursday · Confraternização Universal
165d ago Public
Carnival
Monday · Carnaval
119d ago Bank
Carnival
Tuesday · Carnaval
118d ago Bank
Good Friday
Friday · Sexta-feira Santa
73d ago Public
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Domingo de Páscoa
71d ago Public
Tiradentes
Tuesday · Dia de Tiradentes
55d ago Public
Labour Day
Friday · Dia do Trabalhador
45d ago Public
Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932
Thursday · Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
in 24d Public
Independence Day
Monday · Dia da Independência
in 84d Public
Our Lady of Aparecida
Monday · Nossa Senhora Aparecida
in 119d Public
All Souls' Day
Monday · Dia de Finados
in 140d Public
Republic Proclamation Day
Sunday · Proclamação da República
in 153d Public
Black Awareness Day
Friday · Dia da Consciência Negra
in 158d Public
Christmas Day
Friday · Natal
in 193d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Brazil
On top of national holidays, Brazil has state and municipal ones, so cities and states can have extra days off beyond the national calendar.
In 2026, Brazil has 15 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 3. 2 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 (July 9) to Independence Day (September 7): 60 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).
Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Carnival
February 16 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Independence Day
September 7 · Monday
Our Lady of Aparecida
October 12 · Monday
All Souls' Day
November 2 · Monday
Black Awareness Day
November 20 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?+
Brazil has 15 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Brazil?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Brazil in 2026?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Brazil?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 5), Republic Proclamation Day (November 15).