What are the Public Holidays in Brazil?

Brazil’s public holidays reflect a rich tapestry of cultural, historical, and regional celebrations. In 2024, employees in Brazil can look forward to a blend of nationwide 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
  • 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
  • May 30 - Corpus Christi (To Be Confirmed)
  • 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.

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