Brazil (BR)
South America's largest country, combining major work hubs, world-famous culture, beaches, Amazon biodiversity, strong digital payments, and complex but navigable bureaucracy for expats.
Capital: Brasilia
Region: Americas
Language: Portuguese
Currency: BRL (R$)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)
Emergency: 190
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Public Holidays 2026
17 holidays in Brazil. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Confraternizacao Universal
National public holiday.
February 2026
Mon 16
Carnival Monday Optional
Carnaval - segunda-feira
Federal optional day; many offices and cities close in practice.
Tue 17
Carnival Tuesday Optional
Carnaval - terça-feira
Federal optional day; major practical shutdown in many cities.
Wed 18
Ash Wednesday Optional
Quarta-feira de Cinzas
Usually optional until 14:00 for federal offices.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Paixao de Cristo
National public holiday.
Tue 21
Tiradentes Day Public Holiday
Tiradentes
National public holiday.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Dia Mundial do Trabalho
National public holiday.
June 2026
Thu 4
Corpus Christi Optional
Corpus Christi
Federal optional day; local public holiday in many municipalities.
September 2026
Mon 7
Independence Day Public Holiday
Independencia do Brasil
National public holiday.
October 2026
Mon 12
Our Lady of Aparecida Public Holiday
Nossa Senhora Aparecida
National public holiday and Children’s Day.
Wed 28
Public Servant Day Optional
Dia do Servidor Publico
Federal optional day; some offices move observance.
November 2026
Mon 2
All Souls Day Public Holiday
Finados
National public holiday.
Sun 15
Republic Proclamation Day Public Holiday
Proclamacao da Republica
National public holiday.
Fri 20
Black Consciousness Day Public Holiday
Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciencia Negra
National public holiday since 2024.
December 2026
Thu 24
Christmas Eve afternoon Optional
Vespera de Natal
Often optional after 14:00 for federal offices.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Natal
National public holiday.
Thu 31
New Year's Eve afternoon Optional
Vespera de Ano Novo
Often optional after 14:00 for federal offices.
Note: Some holidays in Brazil apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.