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Public holidays in Brazil in 2026
Brazil has 12 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. October has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Brazil
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayIndependence Day: Mon 7 SeptemberOur Lady of Aparecida: Mon 12 OctoberAll Souls' Day: Mon 2 NovemberBlack Awareness Day: Fri 20 NovemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Election Day: Sunday 4 October 2026Election Day: Sunday 25 October 2026Republic Day: Sunday 15 November 2026