Holidays in Brazil in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Brazil in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Brazil.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Brazil
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Carnival Friday Brazil
February 28 2025, Friday
Observance
Carnival Saturday Brazil
March 1 2025, Saturday
Observance
Carnival Sunday Brazil
March 2 2025, Sunday
Observance
Carnival Monday Brazil
March 3 2025, Monday
Local holiday
Carnival Tuesday Brazil
March 4 2025, Tuesday
Local holiday
Carnival end (until 2pm) Brazil
March 5 2025, Wednesday
Local holiday
March Equinox Brazil
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Good Friday Brazil
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Brazil
April 20 2025, Sunday
Observance
Tiradentes Day Brazil
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Labor Day / May Day Brazil
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Mother's Day Brazil
May 11 2025, Sunday
Observance
Brazilian Valentine's Day Brazil
June 12 2025, Thursday
Observance
Corpus Christi Brazil
June 19 2025, Thursday
Local holiday
June Solstice Brazil
June 20 2025, Friday
Seasonal
Father's Day Brazil
August 10 2025, Sunday
Observance
Independence Day Brazil
September 7 2025, Sunday
National
September Equinox Brazil
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day Brazil
October 12 2025, Sunday
National
Teacher's Day Brazil
October 15 2025, Wednesday
Observance
Public Service Holiday Brazil
October 28 2025, Tuesday
Local holiday
All Souls' Day Brazil
November 2 2025, Sunday
National
Republic Proclamation Day Brazil
November 15 2025, Saturday
National
Black Consciousness Day Brazil
November 20 2025, Thursday
Observance
December Solstice Brazil
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve (from 2pm) Brazil
December 24 2025, Wednesday
Local holiday
Christmas Day Brazil
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
New Year's Eve (from 2pm) Brazil
December 31 2025, Wednesday
Local holiday