In Brazil in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 15 public holidays in Brazil in 2026, with Tiradentes Break and Corpus Christi Break also offering strong returns.
Brazil has one of the world's most celebrated public holiday calendars, anchored by the famous Carnival in February and a spread of national dates including Tiradentes Day and Independence Day. Workers who align leave with these dates enjoy some of Latin America's best long-break opportunities. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Tiradentes Break
Corpus Christi Break
Brazil Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Carnival | Monday |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Carnival | Tuesday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Tiradentes | Tuesday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Corpus Christi | Thursday |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 | Thursday |
| 7 Sept 2026 | Independence Day | Monday |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Our Lady of Aparecida | Monday |
| 2 Nov 2026 | All Souls' Day | Monday |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Republic Proclamation Day | Sunday |
| 20 Nov 2026 | Black Awareness Day | Friday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Brazil
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