Holidays in Brazil in 2028

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Brazil in 2028. 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 2028, Saturday
National
Carnival Friday Brazil
February 25 2028, Friday
Observance
Carnival Saturday Brazil
February 26 2028, Saturday
Observance
Carnival Sunday Brazil
February 27 2028, Sunday
Observance
Carnival Monday Brazil
February 28 2028, Monday
Local holiday
Carnival Tuesday Brazil
February 29 2028, Tuesday
Local holiday
Carnival end (until 2pm) Brazil
March 1 2028, Wednesday
Local holiday
March Equinox Brazil
March 19 2028, Sunday
Seasonal
Good Friday Brazil
April 14 2028, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Brazil
April 16 2028, Sunday
Observance
Tiradentes Day Brazil
April 21 2028, Friday
National
Labor Day / May Day Brazil
May 1 2028, Monday
National
Mother's Day Brazil
May 14 2028, Sunday
Observance
Brazilian Valentine's Day Brazil
June 12 2028, Monday
Observance
Corpus Christi Brazil
June 15 2028, Thursday
Local holiday
June Solstice Brazil
June 20 2028, Tuesday
Seasonal
Father's Day Brazil
August 13 2028, Sunday
Observance
Independence Day Brazil
September 7 2028, Thursday
National
September Equinox Brazil
September 22 2028, Friday
Seasonal
Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day Brazil
October 12 2028, Thursday
National
Teacher's Day Brazil
October 15 2028, Sunday
Observance
Public Service Holiday Brazil
October 28 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
All Souls' Day Brazil
November 2 2028, Thursday
National
Republic Proclamation Day Brazil
November 15 2028, Wednesday
National
Black Consciousness Day Brazil
November 20 2028, Monday
Observance
December Solstice Brazil
December 21 2028, Thursday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve (from 2pm) Brazil
December 24 2028, Sunday
Local holiday
Christmas Day Brazil
December 25 2028, Monday
National
New Year's Eve (from 2pm) Brazil
December 31 2028, Sunday
Local holiday