Public holidays
🇧🇷Brazil 2028
Public holidays
15
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
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
Saturday · Confraternização Universal
Public
Carnival
Monday · Carnaval
Bank
Carnival
Tuesday · Carnaval
Bank
Good Friday
Friday · Sexta-feira Santa
Public
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Domingo de Páscoa
Public
Tiradentes
Friday · Dia de Tiradentes
Public
Labour Day
Monday · Dia do Trabalhador
Public
Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932
Sunday · Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
Public
Independence Day
Thursday · Dia da Independência
Public
Our Lady of Aparecida
Thursday · Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Public
All Souls' Day
Thursday · Dia de Finados
Public
Republic Proclamation Day
Wednesday · Proclamação da República
Public
Black Awareness Day
Monday · Dia da Consciência Negra
Public
Christmas Day
Monday · Natal
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 2028, 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 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Carnival
February 28 · Monday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Tiradentes
April 21 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Black Awareness Day
November 20 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2028?+
Brazil has 15 official public holidays in 2028, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Brazil?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Brazil in 2028?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Brazil?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Sunday (April 16), Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 (July 9).