| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Universal Fraternization Day | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-04-21 | Tiradentes' Day | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Worker's Day | National |
| 2027-09-07 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-10-12 | Our Lady of Aparecida | National |
| 2027-11-02 | All Souls' Day | National |
| 2027-11-15 | Republic Proclamation Day | National |
| 2027-11-20 | National Day of Zumbi and Black Awareness | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2027?
Brazil has 10 public holidays in 2027: 10 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, June, July, August. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Brazil's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Brazil 2027
Brazil's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: Universal Fraternization Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 March: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Sunday 28 March).
- Sat 13 - Mon 15 November: Republic Proclamation Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 13 November to Monday 15 November).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Brazil 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Brazil is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Brazil: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Brazil in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is Universal Fraternization Day, a public holiday in Brazil.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Brazil (2027)
Our Brazil public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.