Holidays · Brazil
Brazil Public Holidays 2026
🇧🇷 Complete list of national and public holidays in Brazil for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Confraternização Universal (New Year) | Thursday | national |
| February 16, 2026 | Carnaval (Monday) | Monday | national |
| February 17, 2026 | Carnaval (Tuesday) | Tuesday | national |
| April 3, 2026 | Sexta-feira Santa (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 21, 2026 | Tiradentes | Tuesday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Dia do Trabalho | Friday | national |
| June 4, 2026 | Corpus Christi | Thursday | national |
| September 7, 2026 | Independência do Brasil | Monday | national |
| October 12, 2026 | Nossa Senhora Aparecida | Monday | national |
| November 2, 2026 | Finados (All Souls) | Monday | national |
| November 15, 2026 | Proclamação da República | Sunday | national |
| December 25, 2026 | Natal | Friday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Confraternização Universal (New Year) | Friday | national |
| February 8, 2027 | Carnaval (Monday) | Monday | national |
| February 9, 2027 | Carnaval (Tuesday) | Tuesday | national |
| March 26, 2027 | Sexta-feira Santa (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 21, 2027 | Tiradentes | Wednesday | national |
| May 1, 2027 | Dia do Trabalho | Saturday | national |
| May 27, 2027 | Corpus Christi | Thursday | national |
| September 7, 2027 | Independência do Brasil | Tuesday | national |
| October 12, 2027 | Nossa Senhora Aparecida | Tuesday | national |
| November 2, 2027 | Finados (All Souls) | Tuesday | national |
| November 15, 2027 | Proclamação da República | Monday | national |
| December 25, 2027 | Natal | Saturday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Brazil have?
12 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Brazil?
Carnaval and Independence Day (September 7).
Are banks closed on these days in Brazil?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.