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Minas Gerais Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Minas Gerais for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

9 of the 12 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Ano Novo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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        Sexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)

        Friday, April 3, 2026

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        Data magna do estado

        Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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        Dia do trabalhador (Labour Day)

        Friday, May 1, 2026

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              Dia da Independência (Independence Day)

              Monday, September 7, 2026

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              Dia de Eleição (Election Day)

              Sunday, October 4, 2026

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              Nossa Senhora Aparecida (Our Lady of Aparecida)

              Monday, October 12, 2026

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              Dia de Eleição (Election Day)

              Sunday, October 25, 2026

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              Dia de Finados (All Souls' Day)

              Monday, November 2, 2026

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              Proclamação da República (Republic Day)

              Sunday, November 15, 2026

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              Dia da Consciência Negra (Black Awareness Day)

              Friday, November 20, 2026

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              Natal (Christmas Day)

              Friday, December 25, 2026

            About Public Holidays in Minas Gerais

            Public holidays in Minas Gerais, Brazil are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

            This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

            All Public Holidays in Minas Gerais, Brazil 2026

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2026ThursdayAno Novo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            April 3, 2026FridaySexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)Public Holiday
            April 21, 2026TuesdayData magna do estadoPublic Holiday
            May 1, 2026FridayDia do trabalhador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            September 7, 2026MondayDia da Independência (Independence Day)Public Holiday
            October 4, 2026SundayDia de Eleição (Election Day)Public Holiday
            October 12, 2026MondayNossa Senhora Aparecida (Our Lady of Aparecida)Public Holiday
            October 25, 2026SundayDia de Eleição (Election Day)Public Holiday
            November 2, 2026MondayDia de Finados (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
            November 15, 2026SundayProclamação da República (Republic Day)Public Holiday
            November 20, 2026FridayDia da Consciência Negra (Black Awareness Day)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2026FridayNatal (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

            All Public Holidays in Minas Gerais, Brazil 2027

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2027FridayAno Novo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            March 26, 2027FridaySexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)Public Holiday
            April 21, 2027WednesdayData magna do estadoPublic Holiday
            May 1, 2027SaturdayDia do trabalhador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            September 7, 2027TuesdayDia da Independência (Independence Day)Public Holiday
            October 12, 2027TuesdayNossa Senhora Aparecida (Our Lady of Aparecida)Public Holiday
            November 2, 2027TuesdayDia de Finados (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
            November 15, 2027MondayProclamação da República (Republic Day)Public Holiday
            November 20, 2027SaturdayDia da Consciência Negra (Black Awareness Day)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2027SaturdayNatal (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

            Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

            Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

            Minas Gerais Holidays Explained

            Ano Novo (New Year's Day) · January 1

            The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

            Sexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday) · April 3

            The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

            Dia do trabalhador (Labour Day) · May 1

            A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

            Natal (Christmas Day) · December 25

            Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

            Other Observances in Minas Gerais, Brazil 2026

            These dates are marked in Minas Gerais, Brazil but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

            DateDayHolidayType
            February 14, 2026SaturdayCarnaval (Carnival)Optional
            April 5, 2026SundayPáscoa (Easter Sunday)Observance
            May 10, 2026SundayDia das Mães (Mother's Day)Observance
            June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpo de Deus (Corpus Christi)Optional
            June 12, 2026FridayDia dos Namorados (Lovers' Day)Observance
            August 9, 2026SundayDia dos Pais (Father's Day)Observance
            December 24, 2026ThursdayNoite de Natal (Christmas Eve)Optional
            December 31, 2026ThursdayVéspera de Ano Novo (New Year's Eve)Optional

            Frequently Asked Questions

            How many public holidays are there in Minas Gerais?

            Minas Gerais, Brazil has 12 public holidays in 2026, 1 fewer than the global average of 13.

            Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Minas Gerais in 2026?

            1 public holiday falls on a weekend in Minas Gerais, Brazil in 2026: Republic Day (Sunday, November 15). Minas Gerais, Brazil gives no substitute day off for these, so it is lost.

            Does Minas Gerais give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

            No — Minas Gerais, Brazil does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

            What is the longest break possible in Minas Gerais in 2026?

            With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Minas Gerais, Brazil in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

            When is the next public holiday in Minas Gerais?

            The next public holiday in Minas Gerais, Brazil is Proclamação da República (Republic Day) on November 15, 2026.

            Which holidays in Minas Gerais change date each year?

            Good Friday, Election Day do not fall on the same date every year in Minas Gerais, Brazil, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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