🇧🇷Brazil 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Brazil in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 20 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Ano Novo | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Carnaval | 2026-02-14 | 226 days ago | Optional Holidays |
Sexta-Feira Santa | 2026-04-03 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Páscoa | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Memorial Days |
Dia de Tiradentes | 2026-04-21 | 160 days ago | Public Holidays |
Dia do trabalhador | 2026-05-01 | 150 days ago | Public Holidays |
Dia das Mães | 2026-05-10 | 141 days ago | Memorial Days |
Corpo de Deus | 2026-06-04 | 116 days ago | Optional Holidays |
Dia dos Namorados | 2026-06-12 | 108 days ago | Memorial Days |
Dia dos Pais | 2026-08-09 | 50 days ago | Memorial Days |
Dia da Independência | 2026-09-07 | 21 days ago | Public Holidays |
Dia de Eleição | 2026-10-04 | 6 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Nossa Senhora Aparecida | 2026-10-12 | 14 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Dia de Eleição | 2026-10-25 | 27 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Dia de Finados | 2026-11-02 | 35 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Proclamação da República | 2026-11-15 | 48 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Dia da Consciência Negra | 2026-11-20 | 53 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Noite de Natal | 2026-12-24 | 87 days remaining | Optional Holidays |
Natal | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Véspera de Ano Novo | 2026-12-31 | 94 days remaining | Optional Holidays |
Brazil 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Brazil has 12 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 7 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Sexta-Feira Santa: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-05, 3 consecutive days
- Dia do trabalhador: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Dia da Independência: 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-07, 3 consecutive days
- Nossa Senhora Aparecida: 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12, 3 consecutive days
- Dia de Finados: 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-02, 3 consecutive days
- Dia da Consciência Negra: 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Ano Novo: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Dia de Tiradentes: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-04-18 to 2026-04-21
In 2026, 3 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Brazil provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
10 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.