Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Brazil in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday |
| Feb 21 | Friday | Carnival Friday | Observance |
| Feb 22 | Saturday | Carnival Saturday | Observance |
| Feb 23 | Sunday | Carnival Sunday | Observance |
| Feb 24 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Government Holiday |
| Feb 25 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| Feb 26 | Wednesday | Carnival end (until 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Tuesday | Tiradentes Day | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 11 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Government Holiday |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Brazilian Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day | National Holiday |
| Oct 15 | Thursday | Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | Public Service Holiday | Government Holiday |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Republic Proclamation Day | National Holiday |
| Nov 20 | Friday | Black Awareness Day | Observance |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve (from 2pm) | Government Holiday |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
