Federal and State Holidays in Brazil (2029) 🇧🇷

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 2029?

Brazil has 10 public holidays in 2029.

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: What are the upcoming public holidays in Brazil?

The next 5 public holidays in Brazil:Monday, January 1, 2029: Universal Fraternization DayFriday, March 30, 2029: Good FridaySaturday, April 21, 2029: Tiradentes' DayTuesday, May 1, 2029: Worker's DayFriday, September 7, 2029: Independence Day

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 2030?

Brazil will have 10 public holidays in 2030.

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	Monday	Universal Fraternization Day
30 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Saturday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Tuesday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Friday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Friday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Friday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Thursday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Tuesday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Tuesday	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	Monday	Universal Fraternization Day
26 Jan	Friday	Evangelical Day
9 Mar	Friday	International Women's Day
30 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Saturday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Tuesday	Worker's Day
15 Jun	Friday	Founding of Acre
7 Sep	Friday	Amazonia Day; Independence Day
12 Oct	Friday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Friday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Thursday	Republic Proclamation Day
17 Nov	Saturday	Signing of the Petropolis Treaty
20 Nov	Tuesday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Tuesday	Christmas Day

Alagoas Holidays

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

Amapá Holidays

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

Amazonas Holidays

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

Bahia Holidays

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

Ceará Holidays

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

Distrito Federal Holidays

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

Espírito Santo Holidays

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

Goiás Holidays

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

Maranhão Holidays

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

Mato Grosso Holidays

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

Mato Grosso do Sul Holidays

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

Minas Gerais Holidays

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

Paraná Holidays

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

Paraíba Holidays

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

Pará Holidays

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

Pernambuco Holidays

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

Piauí Holidays

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

Rio de Janeiro Holidays

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

Rio Grande do Norte Holidays

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

Rio Grande do Sul Holidays

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

Rondônia Holidays

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

Roraima Holidays

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

Santa Catarina Holidays

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

Sergipe Holidays

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

São Paulo Holidays

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

Tocantins Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	Universal Fraternization Day
18 Mar	Sunday	Autonomy Day
30 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Saturday	Tiradentes' Day
1 May	Tuesday	Worker's Day
7 Sep	Friday	Independence Day
8 Sep	Saturday	Our Lady of Nativity
5 Oct	Friday	State Creation Day
12 Oct	Friday	Our Lady of Aparecida
2 Nov	Friday	All Souls' Day
15 Nov	Thursday	Republic Proclamation Day
20 Nov	Tuesday	National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness
25 Dec	Tuesday	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 2029?

Brazil has 10 public holidays in 2029.

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.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Brazil?

The next 5 public holidays in Brazil:

Monday, January 1, 2029: Universal Fraternization Day
Friday, March 30, 2029: Good Friday
Saturday, April 21, 2029: Tiradentes' Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2029: Worker's Day
Friday, September 7, 2029: Independence Day

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 2030?

Brazil will have 10 public holidays in 2030.

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.