January
1Jan
New Year's Day
nationalConfraternização Universal
February
16Feb
Carnival Monday
nationalCarnaval
17Feb
Carnival Tuesday
nationalCarnaval
April
3Apr
Good Friday
nationalSexta-feira Santa
21Apr
Tiradentes' Day
nationalDia de Tiradentes
May
1May
Labour Day
nationalDia do Trabalhador
September
7Sep
Independence Day
nationalIndependência do Brasil
October
12Oct
Our Lady of Aparecida
nationalNossa Senhora Aparecida
November
2Nov
All Souls' Day
nationalFinados
15Nov
Proclamation of the Republic
nationalProclamação da República
December
25Dec
Christmas Day
nationalNatal
Notes
Brazil has 12 national public holidays. Carnival is a major holiday period. Employees are entitled to paid time off on public holidays.