Brazil Public Holidays 2027
Planning dates for Brazil in 2027. Check the data status for coverage, pending announcements and regional differences. Download the dates listed below as ICS.
Brazil Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
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| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Optional/local observance |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Optional/local observance |
| Feb 10 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday (optional until 14:00) | Optional until 14:00 in federal administration |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Holy Week |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Holy Week |
| Apr 21 | Wednesday | Tiradentes Day | National holiday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | 60 days after Easter; optional/local |
| Sep 7 | Tuesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| Oct 12 | Tuesday | Our Lady of Aparecida | Patron saint of Brazil |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day | Day of the Dead |
| Nov 15 | Monday | Republic Day | National holiday |
| Nov 20 | Saturday | Black Consciousness Day | National holiday since 2023 |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
The table distinguishes planning observances from nationwide statutory holidays in its notes. State, municipal and employer calendars can add or change days off. Last verified: 2026-10-03.
About Brazil Public Holidays
Brazil's public holidays are established by federal law and apply uniformly across all 26 states and the Federal District. The national holiday calendar is governed primarily by Law No. 9,093/1995, which defines the fixed-date national holidays, and by presidential decrees that establish moveable feasts tied to the liturgical calendar. Brazil's holiday system is notable for its blend of civic and Catholic religious observances, reflecting the country's deep cultural and historical ties to the Catholic Church as well as its commitment to national independence and social justice. In addition to federal holidays, each Brazilian state and municipality is permitted to declare up to three additional local holidays, meaning workers in cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, or Salvador may observe more rest days than the national minimum.
Brazil's moveable observances are calculated from Easter Sunday, which falls on March 28 in 2027. Carnival Monday and Tuesday are February 8–9, Ash Wednesday is February 10, and Corpus Christi is May 27. Carnival and Corpus Christi are not automatically nationwide statutory holidays; their practical treatment depends on government, state, municipality and employer rules. Black Consciousness Day on November 20 is a nationwide holiday under Law No. 14,759/2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 15 distinct dates for 2027. National statutory holidays and selected observances are distinguished in the table. Carnival, Ash Wednesday and Corpus Christi do not provide a uniform nationwide day off. The 2027 federal optional-closure decree remains to be verified.
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Carnival Monday and Tuesday fall on February 8–9, 2027, followed by Ash Wednesday on February 10. Carnival treatment depends on the state, municipality and employer.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using America/Sao_Paulo timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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