Good to know: Carnival and Corpus Christi are not federal days off, but many cities and states make them local holidays, and cities and states add their own holidays too.
"Day off" means a day off by law for private-sector workers. "Optional" means widely observed, but the law does not require private employers to close. The US column shows whether US federal offices are off that day too.
Brazil holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's DayConfraternização Universal | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Carnival MondayCarnaval (ponto facultativo) | Optional | Off too |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Carnival TuesdayCarnaval (ponto facultativo) | Optional | Works |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday (morning off)Quarta-Feira de Cinzas (até 14h) | Optional | Works |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good FridayPaixão de Cristo | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Apr 21 | Tiradentes DayTiradentes | Day off | Works |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor DayDia do Trabalho | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Jun 4 | Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi (ponto facultativo) | Optional | Works |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Independence DayIndependência do Brasil | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Our Lady of AparecidaNossa Senhora Aparecida | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Souls' DayFinados | Day off | Works |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Republic DayProclamação da República | Day off | Weekend |
| Fri, Nov 20 | Black Awareness DayDia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNatal | Day off | Off too |
Brazil holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 * | New Year's DayConfraternização Universal | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Feb 8 * | Carnival MondayCarnaval (ponto facultativo) | Optional | Works |
| Tue, Feb 9 * | Carnival TuesdayCarnaval (ponto facultativo) | Optional | Works |
| Wed, Feb 10 * | Ash Wednesday (morning off)Quarta-Feira de Cinzas (até 14h) | Optional | Works |
| Fri, Mar 26 * | Good FridayPaixão de Cristo | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Apr 21 * | Tiradentes DayTiradentes | Day off | Works |
| Sat, May 1 * | Labor DayDia do Trabalho | Day off | Weekend |
| Thu, May 27 * | Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi (ponto facultativo) | Optional | Works |
| Tue, Sep 7 * | Independence DayIndependência do Brasil | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Oct 12 * | Our Lady of AparecidaNossa Senhora Aparecida | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Nov 2 * | All Souls' DayFinados | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 15 * | Republic DayProclamação da República | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Nov 20 * | Black Awareness DayDia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra | Day off | Weekend |
| Sat, Dec 25 * | Christmas DayNatal | Day off | Weekend |
* The official calendar for this year is not out yet. We update the date when it is.
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Holidays in other countries
- Mexico public holidays
- Costa Rica public holidays
- Panama public holidays
- Colombia public holidays
- Ecuador public holidays
- Peru public holidays
- Bolivia public holidays
- Chile public holidays
- Argentina public holidays
- Uruguay public holidays
- Paraguay public holidays
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?
Brazil has 10 national holidays in 2026 that are days off by law. 9 of them fall Monday to Friday. 4 more days are widely observed but not required for private employers.
Which Brazil holidays fall on US workdays in 2026?
5: Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Tiradentes Day (Tue, Apr 21), Labor Day (Fri, May 1), All Souls' Day (Mon, Nov 2) and Black Awareness Day (Fri, Nov 20). Your team in Brazil is off on these days while US federal offices work.
How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2027?
Brazil has 10 national holidays in 2027 that are days off by law. 7 of them fall Monday to Friday. 4 more days are widely observed but not required for private employers.
Which Brazil holidays fall on US workdays in 2027?
6: Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26), Tiradentes Day (Wed, Apr 21), Independence Day (Tue, Sep 7), Our Lady of Aparecida (Tue, Oct 12), All Souls' Day (Tue, Nov 2) and Republic Day (Mon, Nov 15). Your team in Brazil is off on these days while US federal offices work.
Which days in Brazil are widely observed but not legal days off?
In 2027: Carnival Monday (Mon, Feb 8), Carnival Tuesday (Tue, Feb 9), Ash Wednesday (Wed, Feb 10) and Corpus Christi (Thu, May 27). Many people take these days off, but the law does not require private employers to close.
General information, not legal advice. Check with local counsel or your payroll provider.
Sources: Portaria MGI 11.460/2025 (2026 federal holiday calendar, DOU) · Lei 14.759/2023 (Black Awareness Day) · Lei 662/1949 (national holidays) · US OPM federal holidays. Checked October 8, 2026.