Brazil Public Holidays 2028
Brazil has 10 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | Universal Fraternization Day |
| Mon 28 Feb | Carnival optional |
| Tue 29 Feb | Carnival optional |
| Wed 1 Mar | Ash Wednesday optional |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday |
| Fri 21 Apr | Tiradentes' Day |
| Mon 1 May | Worker's Day |
| Thu 15 Jun | Corpus Christi optional |
| Thu 7 Sep | Independence Day |
| Thu 12 Oct | Our Lady of Aparecida |
| Sat 28 Oct | Public Servant's Day optional |
| Thu 2 Nov | All Souls' Day |
| Wed 15 Nov | Republic Proclamation Day |
| Mon 20 Nov | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness |
| Sun 24 Dec | Christmas Eve optional |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun 31 Dec | New Year's Eve optional |
2028 holiday calendar — Brazil
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Brazil in 2028
Best use of leave in 2028: take Fri 8 Sep off around Independence Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 7 – Sun 10 Sep).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Fri 14 – Sun 16 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Fri 14 – Sun 23 Apr | Mon 17 – Thu 20 Apr | Good Friday, Tiradentes' Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 21 – Sun 23 Apr | No leave needed | Tiradentes' Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May | No leave needed | Worker's Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 7 – Sun 10 Sep | Fri 8 Sep | Independence Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 12 – Sun 15 Oct | Fri 13 Oct | Our Lady of Aparecida |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 2 – Sun 5 Nov | Fri 3 Nov | All Souls' Day |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 11 – Mon 20 Nov | Mon 13 – Tue 14 Nov + Thu 16 – Fri 17 Nov | Republic Proclamation Day, National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness |
| 2 days leave → 6 days off | Wed 15 – Mon 20 Nov | Thu 16 – Fri 17 Nov | Republic Proclamation Day, National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness |
| 3 days off | Sat 18 – Mon 20 Nov | No leave needed | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 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 2028 at a glance
Brazil has 10 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Mon 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 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2028?
- 10 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Governo Federal – gov.br · python-holidays – open holiday rules