Brazil Public Holidays 2026
Brazil has 10 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | Universal Fraternization Day |
| Mon 16 Feb | Carnival optional |
| Tue 17 Feb | Carnival optional |
| Wed 18 Feb | Ash Wednesday optional |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday |
| Tue 21 Apr | Tiradentes' Day |
| Fri 1 May | Worker's Day |
| Thu 4 Jun | Corpus Christi optional |
| Mon 7 Sep | Independence Day |
| Mon 12 Oct | Our Lady of Aparecida |
| Wed 28 Oct | Public Servant's Day optional |
| Mon 2 Nov | All Souls' Day |
| Sun 15 Nov | Republic Proclamation Day |
| Fri 20 Nov | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness |
| Thu 24 Dec | Christmas Eve optional |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Thu 31 Dec | New Year's Eve optional |
2026 holiday calendar — Brazil
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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Long weekends and best days to take off in Brazil in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 2 Jan off around Universal Fraternization Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | Universal Fraternization Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 3 – Sun 5 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 18 – Tue 21 Apr | Mon 20 Apr | Tiradentes' Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 1 – Sun 3 May | No leave needed | Worker's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 7 Sep | No leave needed | Independence Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 10 – Mon 12 Oct | No leave needed | Our Lady of Aparecida |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | No leave needed | All Souls' Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 20 – Sun 22 Nov | No leave needed | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Brazil holidays in 2026 at a glance
Brazil has 10 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Fri 25 Dec. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Brazil public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?
- 10 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Governo Federal – gov.br · python-holidays – open holiday rules