Holidays in Brazil
In Brazil, there are 20 holidays: 12 public holidays, 4 optional holidays, 4 observance holidays. The next holiday in Brazil is Father's Day (Observance Holiday), in 2 months on 09 August 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
- Optional Holidays can be observed based on personal or cultural preference.
- Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | Ano Novo | 01 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
Carnival Optional Holiday | Carnaval | 14 Feb 2026 4 months ago |
Good Friday Public Holiday | Sexta-Feira Santa | 03 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Observance Holiday | Páscoa | 05 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Tiradentes' Day Public Holiday | Dia de Tiradentes | 21 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
Labour Day Public Holiday | Dia do trabalhador | 01 May 2026 2 months ago |
Mother's Day Observance Holiday | Dia das Mães | 10 May 2026 a month ago |
Corpus Christi Optional Holiday | Corpo de Deus | 04 Jun 2026 20 days ago |
Lovers' Day Observance Holiday | Dia dos Namorados | 12 Jun 2026 12 days ago |
Father's Day Observance Holiday | Dia dos Pais | 09 Aug 2026 in 2 months |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Dia da Independência | 07 Sep 2026 in 2 months |
Election Day Public Holiday | Dia de Eleição | 04 Oct 2026 in 3 months |
Our Lady of Aparecida Public Holiday | Nossa Senhora Aparecida | 12 Oct 2026 in 4 months |
Election Day Public Holiday | Dia de Eleição | 25 Oct 2026 in 4 months |
All Souls' Day Public Holiday | Dia de Finados | 02 Nov 2026 in 4 months |
Republic Day Public Holiday | Proclamação da República | 15 Nov 2026 in 5 months |
Black Awareness Day Public Holiday | Dia da Consciência Negra | 20 Nov 2026 in 5 months |
Christmas Eve Optional Holiday | Noite de Natal | 24 Dec 2026 in 6 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Natal | 25 Dec 2026 in 6 months |
New Year's Eve Optional Holiday | Véspera de Ano Novo | 31 Dec 2026 in 6 months |