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Recife Public Holidays 2026

Pernambuco, Brazil

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Recife 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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Other dates worth booking

12 of the 16 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Ano Novo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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      Revolução Pernambucana de 1817

      Sunday, March 1, 2026

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      Sexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)

      Friday, April 3, 2026

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      Dia de Tiradentes (Tiradentes' Day)

      Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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      Dia do trabalhador (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

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      São João (Saint John's Day)

      Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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      Nossa Senhora do Carmo

      Thursday, July 16, 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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        Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Immaculate Conception)

        Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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        Natal (Christmas Day)

        Friday, December 25, 2026

      About Public Holidays in Recife

      Public holidays in Recife, Pernambuco, 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 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 2026

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2026ThursdayAno Novo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      March 1, 2026SundayRevolução Pernambucana de 1817Public Holiday
      April 3, 2026FridaySexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)Public Holiday
      April 21, 2026TuesdayDia de Tiradentes (Tiradentes' Day)Public Holiday
      May 1, 2026FridayDia do trabalhador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
      June 24, 2026WednesdaySão João (Saint John's Day)Public Holiday
      July 16, 2026ThursdayNossa Senhora do CarmoPublic 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, 2026TuesdayNossa Senhora da Conceição (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
      December 25, 2026FridayNatal (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

      All Public Holidays in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 2027

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2027FridayAno Novo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      March 7, 2027SundayRevolução Pernambucana de 1817Public Holiday
      March 26, 2027FridaySexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)Public Holiday
      April 21, 2027WednesdayDia de Tiradentes (Tiradentes' Day)Public Holiday
      May 1, 2027SaturdayDia do trabalhador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
      June 24, 2027ThursdaySão João (Saint John's Day)Public Holiday
      July 16, 2027FridayNossa Senhora do CarmoPublic 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, 2027WednesdayNossa Senhora da 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.

      Recife 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 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 2026

      These dates are marked in Recife, Pernambuco, 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 Recife?

      Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil has 16 public holidays in 2026, 3 more than the global average of 13.

      Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Recife in 2026?

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

      Does Recife give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

      No — Recife, Pernambuco, 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 Recife in 2026?

      With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Recife, Pernambuco, 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 Recife?

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

      Which holidays in Recife change date each year?

      Good Friday, Election Day, Revolução Pernambucana de 1817 do not fall on the same date every year in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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