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Rio de Janeiro Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Rio de Janeiro 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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Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

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

11 of the 13 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Ano Novo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    Carnaval

    Tuesday, February 17, 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 de São Jorge

      Thursday, April 23, 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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            Natal (Christmas Day)

            Friday, December 25, 2026

          About Public Holidays in Rio de Janeiro

          Public holidays in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2026

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2026ThursdayAno Novo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnavalPublic Holiday
          April 3, 2026FridaySexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)Public Holiday
          April 21, 2026TuesdayDia de Tiradentes (Tiradentes' Day)Public Holiday
          April 23, 2026ThursdayDia de São JorgePublic 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
          December 25, 2026FridayNatal (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2027

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2027FridayAno Novo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          February 9, 2027TuesdayCarnavalPublic Holiday
          March 26, 2027FridaySexta-Feira Santa (Good Friday)Public Holiday
          April 21, 2027WednesdayDia de Tiradentes (Tiradentes' Day)Public Holiday
          April 23, 2027FridayDia de São JorgePublic 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
          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.

          Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2026

          These dates are marked in Rio de Janeiro, 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
          October 20, 2026TuesdayDia do ComércioObservance
          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 Rio de Janeiro?

          Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has 13 public holidays in 2026, the same as the global average.

          Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Rio de Janeiro in 2026?

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

          Does Rio de Janeiro give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

          No — Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro?

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

          Which holidays in Rio de Janeiro change date each year?

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

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