Public holidays in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro observes 13 public holidays in 2026. This list differs from the national one, because it includes holidays specific to the region.
- 13 Public
- 4 Optional
- 5 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 14 | Saturday | Carnival | Optional |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Carnaval | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Tiradentes' Day | Public |
| April 23 | Thursday | Dia de São Jorge | 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 20 | Tuesday | Dia do Comércio | Observance |
| October 25 | Sunday | Election Day | Public |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| November 15 | Sunday | Republic 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 13 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.