Public holidays in Minas Gerais
Brazil
Minas Gerais observes 12 public holidays in 2026. This list differs from the national one, because it includes holidays specific to the region.
- 12 Public
- 4 Optional
- 4 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 14 | Saturday | Carnival | Optional |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Data magna do estado | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| June 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Optional |
| June 12 | Friday | Lovers' Day | Observance |
| August 9 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| September 7 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| October 4 | Sunday | Election Day | Public |
| October 12 | Monday | Our Lady of Aparecida | Public |
| October 25 | Sunday | Election Day | Public |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| November 15 | Sunday | Republic Day | Public |
| November 20 | Friday | Black Awareness Day | Public |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Optional |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Optional |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2026?
- Brazil has 12 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Brazil in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Brazil fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: Election Day, Election Day, Republic Day.