Brazil Public Holidays 2026
There are 17 public holidays in Brazil in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Independence Day
7 September 2026 (Monday), in 66 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 17 public holidays Brazil marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Carnival MondayCarnival Monday is a government holiday in Brazil |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Carnival TuesdayCarnival has several long-standing traditions in Brazil. |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Carnival end (until 2pm)Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 21 April 2026 | Tuesday | Tiradentes DayTiradentes Day is a national holiday in Brazil |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 4 June 2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist. |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Independence DayIndependence Day is a national holiday in Brazil |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's DayOur Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day is a national holiday in Brazil |
| 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Public Service HolidayPublic Service Holiday is a government holiday in Brazil |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | All Souls' DayAll Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. |
| 15 November 2026 | Sunday | Republic Proclamation DayRepublic Proclamation Day is a national holiday in Brazil |
| 20 November 2026 | Friday | Black Awareness DayBlack Awareness Day is a national holiday in Brazil |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve (from 2pm)Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 31 December 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve (from 2pm)New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
Beyond the public holidays above, Brazil also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.
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Other years
See the Brazil holidays hub for every year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Brazil in 2026?
There are 17 public holidays in Brazil in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Brazil?
The next holiday in Brazil is Independence Day on 7 September 2026 (Monday).
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