Brazil’s public holidays reflect a rich tapestry of cultural, historical, and regional celebrations. Below are the the public holidays and additional days observed in specific cities or regions.
Nationwide Public Holidays
Brazil observes eight public holidays that apply across the entire country:
January 1 - New Year’s Day
April 21 - Tiradentes Day (Memorial Day)
May 1 - Labor Day
June 4 - Feast of Corpus Christi
September 7 - Independence Day
October 12 - Apparition of the Blessed Mother Mary
November 2 - All Soul’s Day
November 15 - Republic Day (Proclamation of the Republic)
December 25 - Christmas Day
Additional Public Holidays
Several holidays are observed by most companies, though not all:
February 12-14 - Carnival (Carnival week is generally off, or at least half off)
March 29 - Good Friday
November 20 - Black Awareness Day (not nationwide)
City-Specific Holidays
Certain cities and regions have their own additional public holidays:
Rio de Janeiro:
January 20 - Saint Sebastian
April 23 - Saint George
May 9 - Ascension
São Paulo:
January 25 - Foundation of São Paulo
July 9 - Constitutional Revolution
May 9 - Ascension
Festas Juninas (especially observed in the Northeast regions):
June 13 - Santo Antonio
June 24 - São João
June 29 - São Pedro
These holidays provide an opportunity to celebrate both national and local traditions, contributing to Brazil's vibrant cultural landscape.