Thu, Jan 1–Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Take Fri, Jan 2 offLong weekends in Brazil 2026
Find practical 2026 holiday breaks using Brazil’s usual weekend and national public holidays.
Best holiday breaks
Thu, Apr 2–Sun, Apr 5, 2026
Take Thu, Apr 2 offSat, Apr 18–Tue, Apr 21, 2026
Take Mon, Apr 20 offThu, Apr 30–Sun, May 3, 2026
Take Thu, Apr 30 offFri, Sep 4–Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Take Fri, Sep 4 offFri, Oct 9–Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Take Fri, Oct 9 offFri, Oct 30–Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Take Fri, Oct 30 offThu, Nov 19–Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Take Thu, Nov 19 offThu, Dec 24–Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Take Thu, Dec 24 offLocal calculation
The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. National holidays are supplemented by state and municipal holidays. Carnival, Corpus Christi and other ponto facultativo dates may affect public offices without being identical to nationwide statutory days off for every worker.
Plan with the exact date
Choose the exact Brazilian city because the country spans multiple offsets. Confirm state, municipal and employer rules before treating a listed observance as a non-working day.
Source and coverage
Official annual calendar checked. Nationwide statutory holidays. Optional federal-office, state and municipal dates are omitted.
Primary source: Brazilian federal administration 2026 holiday ordinance. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.
Frequently asked questions
How are Brazil long weekends calculated?
The tool combines national holidays with the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend and shows breaks needing no more than one leave day.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national dates are used for the automatic suggestions. Regional and municipal holidays can create additional local opportunities.
Does a suggested leave day guarantee time off?
No. Employment agreements, business schedules and local rules determine whether leave is available.