Is today a public holiday in Brazil?

Today is a normal Saturday in Brazil. The next public holiday is Election Day on Sunday 25 October 2026, in 8 days.

Saturday 17 October 2026, America/Sao Paulo time

Brazil, this month public holiday

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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Brazil?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Brazil.

Next public holiday in Brazil

Election Day on Sunday 25 October 2026, in 8 days. The last one was Our Lady of Aparecida on 12 October 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Brazil

Holiday	Date	When
Election Day	Sunday 25 October 2026	in 8 days
All Souls' Day	Monday 2 November 2026	in 16 days
Republic Day	Sunday 15 November 2026	in 29 days
Black Awareness Day	Friday 20 November 2026	in 34 days
Christmas Day	Friday 25 December 2026	in 69 days
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January 2027	in 76 days

Public holidays in Brazil in 2026

Brazil has 12 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a weekend. 5 are still ahead.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
21 April 2026	Tuesday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May 2026	Friday	Labour Day
7 September 2026	Monday	Independence Day
4 October 2026	Sundayweekend	Election Day
12 October 2026	Monday	Our Lady of Aparecida
25 October 2026	Sundayweekend	Election Day
2 November 2026	Monday	All Souls' Day
15 November 2026	Sundayweekend	Republic Day
20 November 2026	Friday	Black Awareness Day
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day

Long weekends in Brazil in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

All Souls' Day: Mon 2 NovemberBlack Awareness Day: Fri 20 NovemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Brazil in 2027

Brazil has 10 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Brazil

Is today a public holiday in Brazil?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Brazil, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Brazil?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Brazil.

What is the next public holiday in Brazil?

The next public holiday in Brazil is Election Day on Sunday 25 October 2026, in 8 days.

How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?

Brazil has 12 public holidays in 2026. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 5 are still to come this year.

Does Brazil move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Brazil in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.