Brazil has a total of 29 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Carnival Friday
Friday, February 24, 2017 Carnival Friday is a observance in Brazil
Carnival Saturday
Saturday, February 25, 2017 Carnival Saturday is a observance in Brazil
Carnival Sunday
Sunday, February 26, 2017 Carnival Sunday is a observance in Brazil
Carnival Monday
Monday, February 27, 2017 Carnival Monday is a government holiday in Brazil
Carnival Tuesday
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carnival has several long-standing traditions in Brazil.
Carnival end (until 2pm)
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Brazil (Brasilia)
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Tiradentes Day
Friday, April 21, 2017 Tiradentes Day is a national holiday in Brazil
Labor Day / May Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 14, 2017 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Brazilian Valentine's Day
Monday, June 12, 2017 Brazilian Valentine's Day is a observance in Brazil
Corpus Christi
Thursday, June 15, 2017 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Brazil (Brasilia)
Father's Day
Sunday, August 13, 2017 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Independence Day
Thursday, September 7, 2017 Independence Day is a national holiday in Brazil
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Brazil (Brasilia)
Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day
Thursday, October 12, 2017 Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day is a national holiday in Brazil
Teacher's Day
Sunday, October 15, 2017 Teacher's Day is a observance in Brazil
Public Service Holiday
Saturday, October 28, 2017 Public Service Holiday is a government holiday in Brazil
All Souls' Day
Thursday, November 2, 2017 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Republic Proclamation Day
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Republic Proclamation Day is a national holiday in Brazil
Black Awareness Day
Monday, November 20, 2017 Black Awareness Day is a observance in Brazil
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Brazil (Brasilia)
Christmas Eve (from 2pm)
Sunday, December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (from 2pm)
Sunday, December 31, 2017 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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