Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Brazil
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | |||
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tiradentes Day | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | National | |||
| Sep 7, 2026 | Independence Day | National | National holiday: government offices and customs closed; expect delays at ports and terminals. | ||
| Oct 12, 2026 | Our Lady of Aparecida | National | |||
| Nov 2, 2026 | All Souls' Day | National | |||
| Nov 15, 2026 | Republic Proclamation Day | National | |||
| Nov 20, 2026 | Black Awareness Day | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | Nationwide business closures; reduced capacity at ports and airports over the holiday period. |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Tiradentes Day
Apr 21, 2026
Labour Day
May 1, 2026
Independence Day
Sep 7, 2026
National holiday: government offices and customs closed; expect delays at ports and terminals.
Our Lady of Aparecida
Oct 12, 2026
All Souls' Day
Nov 2, 2026
Republic Proclamation Day
Nov 15, 2026
Black Awareness Day
Nov 20, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Nationwide business closures; reduced capacity at ports and airports over the holiday period.
Sources: Gov.br / Portaria MGI 11.460/2025 · Gov.br (Lei 662/1949) · Gov.br · Gov.br (Lei 6802/1980) · Gov.br (Lei 14.759/2023)
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.