Public Holidays in Brazil 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template
Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates
Official Public Holidays
10 holidays in Brazil for 2026
Holiday | Date | Day | Applies To |
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New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
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January 01 | Thursday | Nationwide |
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
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April 03 | Friday | Nationwide |
Tiradentes Day
Tiradentes Day is a national holiday in Brazil
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April 21 | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...
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May 01 | Friday | Nationwide |
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Brazil
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September 07 | Monday | Nationwide |
Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day
Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day is a national holiday in Brazil
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October 12 | Monday | Nationwide |
All Souls' Day
All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
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November 02 | Monday | Nationwide |
Republic Proclamation Day
Republic Proclamation Day is a national holiday in Brazil
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November 15 | Sunday | Nationwide |
Black Awareness Day
Black Awareness Day is a national holiday in Brazil
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November 20 | Friday | Nationwide |
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregor...
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December 25 | Friday | Nationwide |
Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Brazil.
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