Brazil Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Brazil public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Brazil Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day (Confraternização Universal) | National holiday |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Carnival Monday (Segunda-feira de Carnaval) | Optional/local observance |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday (Terça-feira de Carnaval) | Optional/local observance |
| Feb 10 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday (Quarta-Feira de Cinzas) | Optional until 14:00 in federal administration |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday (Sexta-Feira Santa) | Holy Week |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday (Domingo de Páscoa) | Holy Week |
| Apr 21 | Wednesday | Tiradentes Day (Dia de Tiradentes) | National holiday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day (Dia do Trabalho) | International Workers' Day |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi) | 60 days after Easter; optional/local |
| Sep 7 | Tuesday | Independence Day (Independência do Brasil) | National holiday |
| Oct 12 | Tuesday | Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora Aparecida) | Patron saint of Brazil |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day (Finados) | Day of the Dead |
| Nov 15 | Monday | Republic Day (Proclamação da República) | National holiday |
| Nov 20 | Saturday | Black Consciousness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra) | National holiday since 2023 |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day (Natal) | 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: 2026-08-20.
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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Brazil has 10 nationwide statutory holidays in 2027. This planning table also shows Carnival, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Corpus Christi; several of those are optional federal-service or local observances rather than nationwide statutory holidays.
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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 against the official 2027 holiday list.