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Belo Horizonte Public Holidays 2026

Minas Gerais, Brazil

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

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Longest breakMonday, December 7, 2026

Immaculate Conception

Sat, Dec 5 → Tue, Dec 8

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10 of the 14 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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            Assunção de Nossa Senhora (Assumption)

            Saturday, August 15, 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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            Imaculada Conceição (Immaculate Conception)

            Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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            Natal (Christmas Day)

            Friday, December 25, 2026

          About Public Holidays in Belo Horizonte

          Public holidays in Belo Horizonte, 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 Belo Horizonte, 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
          August 15, 2026SaturdayAssunção de Nossa Senhora (Assumption)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 8, 2026TuesdayImaculada Conceição (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2026FridayNatal (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Belo Horizonte, 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
          August 15, 2027SundayAssunção de Nossa Senhora (Assumption)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 8, 2027WednesdayImaculada Conceição (Immaculate Conception)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.

          Belo Horizonte 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 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2026

          These dates are marked in Belo Horizonte, 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 Belo Horizonte?

          Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil has 14 public holidays in 2026, 1 more than the global average of 13.

          Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Belo Horizonte in 2026?

          2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil in 2026: Assumption (Saturday, August 15), Republic Day (Sunday, November 15). Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

          Does Belo Horizonte give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

          No — Belo Horizonte, 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 Belo Horizonte in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil in 2026 is 4 consecutive days off, January 1–January 4, by booking 1 day of leave.

          When is the next public holiday in Belo Horizonte?

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

          Which holidays in Belo Horizonte change date each year?

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

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