Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Business slows from mid-December through Carnival (February/March) as summer holidays peak, and long weekends ('feriadões') around midweek holidays reduce output.
From today to 31 December 2026
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National holiday. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
“Happy New Year” · Feliz Ano Novo!
Patron saint of the city of Rio de Janeiro; municipal holiday – city offices and many Rio businesses closed.
Municipal holiday marking the 1554 founding of São Paulo, Brazil's business capital; city offices and many firms closed.
Brazil's biggest festival (parades in Rio, Salvador, Recife/Olinda, São Paulo). Federal 'ponto facultativo' (state holiday in Rio de Janeiro); in practice most businesses, banks and many ports slow or close from the preceding Saturday (14 Feb).
“Happy Carnival” · Bom Carnaval!
Start of Lent; federal offices and banks open only from 14:00, ending the Carnival break.
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts. (Easter Sunday 5 April.)
Honours Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, hero of the 1789 Inconfidência Mineira. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
International Workers' Day. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Second Sunday of May; one of Brazil's most important family occasions.
“Happy Mother's Day” · Feliz Dia das Mães!
Federal 'ponto facultativo' (5 June also optional in 2026); municipal holiday in many cities incl. São Paulo, Rio, Belo Horizonte – many firms bridge to the weekend.
Peak of the June festivals (quadrilha dances, bonfires, forró); state holiday in several north-eastern states and the region largely slows down around 23–24 June.
“Happy São João” · Feliz São João!
State holiday in São Paulo commemorating the 1932 uprising; state offices and many SP businesses closed.
Marks independence from Portugal (1822) with military parades. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
“Happy Independence Day, Brazil” · Feliz Dia da Independência!
Second Sunday of October: one of the world's largest Catholic processions, in Belém (Pará); local business slows around it.
Feast of Brazil's patron saint, with pilgrimages to Aparecida (SP); also Children's Day. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Day of remembrance when families visit cemeteries. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Marks the end of the monarchy in 1889. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
National holiday since Law 14.759/2023, honouring Zumbi dos Palmares and Afro-Brazilian heritage. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Federal 'ponto facultativo' from 14:00; most offices close early for the family Christmas Eve dinner (ceia de Natal).
Christmas. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
“Merry Christmas” · Feliz Natal!
Federal 'ponto facultativo' from 14:00; offices close early ahead of Réveillon celebrations (e.g. Copacabana fireworks).
National holiday. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
“Happy New Year” · Feliz Ano Novo!
Patron saint of the city of Rio de Janeiro; municipal holiday – city offices and many Rio businesses closed.
Municipal holiday marking the 1554 founding of São Paulo, Brazil's business capital; city offices and many firms closed.
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Brazil's biggest festival. Expected federal 'ponto facultativo' (state holiday in RJ); most businesses, banks and many ports slow or close from Saturday 6 Feb. 2027 decree not yet published.
“Happy Carnival” · Bom Carnaval!
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Start of Lent; federal offices and banks expected to open from 14:00 (2027 decree pending).
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts. (Easter Sunday 28 March.)
Honours Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, hero of the 1789 Inconfidência Mineira. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
International Workers' Day. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Second Sunday of May; one of Brazil's most important family occasions.
“Happy Mother's Day” · Feliz Dia das Mães!
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Expected federal 'ponto facultativo'; municipal holiday in many cities incl. São Paulo and Rio – many firms bridge to the weekend.
Peak of the June festivals (quadrilha dances, bonfires, forró); state holiday in several north-eastern states and the region largely slows down around 23–24 June.
“Happy São João” · Feliz São João!
State holiday in São Paulo commemorating the 1932 uprising; state offices and many SP businesses closed.
Marks independence from Portugal (1822) with military parades. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
“Happy Independence Day, Brazil” · Feliz Dia da Independência!
Second Sunday of October: one of the world's largest Catholic processions, in Belém (Pará).
Feast of Brazil's patron saint, with pilgrimages to Aparecida (SP); also Children's Day. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Day of remembrance when families visit cemeteries. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Marks the end of the monarchy in 1889. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
National holiday since Law 14.759/2023, honouring Zumbi dos Palmares and Afro-Brazilian heritage. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Federal 'ponto facultativo' from 14:00; most offices close early for the family Christmas Eve dinner (ceia de Natal).
Christmas. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.
“Merry Christmas” · Feliz Natal!
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Federal 'ponto facultativo' from 14:00; offices close early ahead of Réveillon celebrations (e.g. Copacabana fireworks).
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026Monday | All Souls' DayFinados | In 5 days | Gregorian | National |
| 15 Nov 2026Sunday | Proclamation of the RepublicProclamação da República | In 18 days | Gregorian | National |
| 20 Nov 2026Friday | Black Consciousness DayDia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra | In 23 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayNatal | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's Day (Universal Fraternization)Confraternização Universal | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 8–9 Feb 2027Monday | CarnivalCarnaval | In 103 days | Gregorianestimated | National (ponto facultativo; state holiday in RJ) |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good FridaySexta-feira da Paixão | In 149 days | Gregorian | National |
| 21 Apr 2027Wednesday | Tiradentes DayTiradentes | In 175 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour DayDia do Trabalho | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 7 Sept 2027Tuesday | Independence DayIndependência do Brasil | In 314 days | Gregorian | National |
| 12 Oct 2027Tuesday | Our Lady of Aparecida (Patroness of Brazil)Nossa Senhora Aparecida | In 349 days | Gregorian | National |
| 2 Nov 2027Tuesday | All Souls' DayFinados | In 370 days | Gregorian | National |
| 15 Nov 2027Monday | Proclamation of the RepublicProclamação da República | In 383 days | Gregorian | National |
| 20 Nov 2027Saturday | Black Consciousness DayDia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra | In 388 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayNatal | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Brazil →Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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