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 13 | Saturday | Carnival Saturday (Sábado de Carnaval) | Carnival weekend |
| Feb 14 | Sunday | Carnival Sunday (Domingo de Carnaval) | Carnival weekend |
| Feb 17 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday (Quarta-Feira de Cinzas) | Half-day (until noon) |
| 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 |
| Jun 17 | Thursday | Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi) | 60 days after Easter |
| Sep 7 | Monday | 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 |
Dates based on official Brazilian federal legislation. Ash Wednesday is traditionally observed as a half-day (until noon). Municipal and state holidays may apply in addition to national holidays. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
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.
Several of Brazil's most important holidays are moveable, calculated in relation to Easter Sunday. Carnival falls on the Saturday and Sunday before Ash Wednesday, which itself is 46 days before Easter. Corpus Christi falls exactly 60 days after Easter Sunday. In 2027, Easter Sunday is on March 28, placing Carnival on February 13–14, Ash Wednesday on February 17, and Corpus Christi on June 17. Black Consciousness Day (November 20) was elevated from a national day of awareness to a full federal public holiday by Law No. 14,759/2023, making it one of the newest additions to the official calendar. It commemorates the death of Zumbi dos Palmares, a historical figure and symbol of resistance against slavery in Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Brazil has 13 national public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Carnival (Saturday and Sunday before Ash Wednesday), Ash Wednesday (half-day), Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Tiradentes, Labour Day, Corpus Christi, Independence Day, Our Lady of Aparecida, All Souls' Day, Republic Day, Black Consciousness Day, and Christmas Day.
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Carnival 2027 falls on Saturday February 13 and Sunday February 14, with Ash Wednesday on February 17 (observed as a half-day holiday). These dates are calculated from Easter Sunday, which is March 28, 2027.
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