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Universal Fraternization Day
1 Jan 2026
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Brazil · 2026
Brazil public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Brazil for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Universal Fraternization Day | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Tiradentes' Day | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Worker's Day | |
| 7 Sep 2026 | Monday | Independence Day | |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Monday | Our Lady of Aparecida | |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Monday | All Souls' Day | |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Republic Proclamation Day | |
| 20 Nov 2026 | Friday | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
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- 1 JanUniversal Fraternization Day
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- 3 AprGood Friday
- 21 AprTiradentes' Day
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- 1 MayWorker's Day
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- 7 SepIndependence Day
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- 12 OctOur Lady of Aparecida
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- 2 NovAll Souls' Day
- 15 NovRepublic Proclamation Day
- 20 NovNational Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
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- 25 DecChristmas Day
Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
Good Friday
3–5 Apr 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Tiradentes' Day
21 Apr 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Worker's Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Independence Day
5–7 Sep 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Our Lady of Aparecida
10–12 Oct 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
All Souls' Day
31 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
20–22 Nov 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Brazil have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.