Federal and State Holidays in Brazil (2025) 🇧🇷

Q: When is the next public holiday in Brazil?

The next public holiday in Brazil is Independence Day on Monday, September 7, 2026 — in 75 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2025?

Brazil has 10 public holidays in 2025.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Brazil?

The most recent public holiday in Brazil was Worker's Day on Friday, May 1, 2026 — 54 days ago.

Q: How does Brazil's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Brazil has 10 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Suriname: 15 public holidaysPeru: 15 public holidaysBolivia: 13 public holidaysUruguay: 5 public holidaysGuyana: 17 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?

Brazil will have 10 public holidays in 2026.

Q: Does Brazil have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Brazil has 27 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Brazil observes 10 public holidays this year, with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Independence Day. The most recent was Worker's Day.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Acre
Alagoas
Amapá
Amazonas
Bahia
Ceará
Distrito Federal
Espírito Santo
Goiás
Maranhão
Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso do Sul
Minas Gerais
Paraná
Paraíba
Pará
Pernambuco
Piauí
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Grande do Norte
Rio Grande do Sul
Rondônia
Roraima
Santa Catarina
Sergipe
São Paulo
Tocantins

State & Regional Holidays in Brazil

Acre Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
24 Jan	Friday	Evangelical Day
8 Mar	Saturday	International Women's Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
15 Jun	Sunday	Founding of Acre
5 Sep	Friday	Amazonia Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
17 Nov	Monday	Signing of the Petropolis Treaty
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Alagoas Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
24 Jun	Tuesday	Saint John's Day
29 Jun	Sunday	Saint Peter's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
16 Sep	Tuesday	Political Emancipation of Alagoas
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
30 Nov	Sunday	Evangelical Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Amapá Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
19 Mar	Wednesday	Saint Joseph's Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
25 Jul	Friday	Saint James' Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
13 Sep	Saturday	Creation of the Federal Territory
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Amazonas Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
5 Sep	Friday	Elevation of Amazonas to province
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Bahia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
2 Jul	Wednesday	Bahia Independence Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Ceará Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
19 Mar	Wednesday	Saint Joseph's Day
25 Mar	Tuesday	Abolition of slavery in Ceará
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
15 Aug	Friday	Our Lady of Assumption
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Distrito Federal Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Founding of Brasilia; Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
30 Nov	Sunday	Evangelical Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Espírito Santo Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
28 Apr	Monday	Our Lady of Penha
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Goiás Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
26 Jul	Saturday	Foundation of Goiás city
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
24 Oct	Friday	Foundation of Goiânia
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Maranhão Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
28 Jul	Monday	Maranhão joining to independence of Brazil
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Mato Grosso Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Mato Grosso do Sul Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
11 Oct	Saturday	State Creation Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Minas Gerais Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day; Tiradentes' Execution
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Paraná Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
19 Dec	Friday	Political Emancipation of Paraná
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Paraíba Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
5 Aug	Tuesday	State Founding Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Pará Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
15 Aug	Friday	Grão-Pará joining to independence of Brazil
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Pernambuco Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
2 Mar	Sunday	Pernambuco Revolution
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Piauí Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
19 Oct	Sunday	Piauí Day
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Rio de Janeiro Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
23 Apr	Wednesday	Saint George's Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Rio Grande do Norte Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Aug	Thursday	Rio Grande do Norte Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
3 Oct	Friday	Uruaçu and Cunhaú Martyrs Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Rio Grande do Sul Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
20 Sep	Saturday	Gaucho Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Rondônia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
4 Jan	Saturday	State Creation Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
18 Jun	Wednesday	Evangelical Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Roraima Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
5 Oct	Sunday	State Creation Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Santa Catarina Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
17 Aug	Sunday	Santa Catarina State Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
30 Nov	Sunday	Saint Catherine of Alexandria Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Sergipe Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
8 Jul	Tuesday	Sergipe Political Emancipation Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

São Paulo Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
9 Jul	Wednesday	Constitutionalist Revolution
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Tocantins Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Mar	Tuesday	Autonomy Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Thursday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Sunday	Independence Day
8 Sep	Monday	Our Lady of Nativity
5 Oct	Sunday	State Creation Day
12 Oct	Sunday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Sunday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Saturday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Thursday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Brazil

When is the next public holiday in Brazil?

The next public holiday in Brazil is Independence Day on Monday, September 7, 2026 — in 75 days.

Is today a public holiday in Brazil?

No — today (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) is not a public holiday in Brazil.

How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2025?

Brazil has 10 public holidays in 2025.

What was the most recent public holiday in Brazil?

The most recent public holiday in Brazil was Worker's Day on Friday, May 1, 2026 — 54 days ago.

How does Brazil's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Brazil has 10 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Suriname: 15 public holidays
Peru: 15 public holidays
Bolivia: 13 public holidays
Uruguay: 5 public holidays
Guyana: 17 public holidays

How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?

Brazil will have 10 public holidays in 2026.

Does Brazil have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Brazil has 27 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.