Public holidays in Brazil 2026
National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.
2026 holiday list
What the list covers
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.
Typical weekend
This guide treats Saturday and Sunday as the standard weekend when calculating working days and holiday breaks.
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
Are these all public holidays in Brazil?
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.
Are regional holidays included for 2026?
This page states its exact geographic scope beside the primary source. Regional and municipal dates outside that scope are not implied.
How often should I recheck 2026 dates?
Recheck before booking travel, running payroll or relying on a date for a legal deadline, especially when holidays are proclamation- or observation-based.