Brazil Public Holidays (2025–2028)
2026 is an exceptional year for days off in Brazil: Independence Day (Sep 7), Our Lady of Aparecida (Oct 12) and All Souls' Day (Nov 2) all fall on Monday, Black Awareness Day (Nov 20) on Friday, and Portaria MGI nº 11.460/2025 makes Mon Apr 20 and Fri Jun 5 official pontos bridging Tiradentes and Corpus Christi. Only Republic Proclamation Day (Nov 15) is lost to a weekend.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 202710 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleFixed by federal law (Lei 662/1949 and later acts); pontos facultativos gazetted yearly by the MGI
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Brazil.
Brazil Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Brazil.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Brazil Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFBrazil Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Brazil (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Brazil?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Brazil
Other Public Holiday Calendars in South America
Official sources & data
- Lei nº 662, de 6 de abril de 1949 (feriados nacionais)Visit sourcePresidência da República — Planalto
- Lei nº 6.802, de 30 de junho de 1980 (Nossa Senhora Aparecida)Visit sourcePresidência da República — Planalto
- Lei nº 14.759, de 21 de dezembro de 2023 (Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra)Visit sourcePresidência da República — Planalto
- Feriados e pontos facultativosVisit sourceMinistério das Relações Exteriores — gov.br
Frequently Asked Questions About Brazil Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Brazil each year?
Brazil gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Brazil?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Brazil holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Brazil officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Brazil?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.