Public holidays in Brazil, 2028
Brazil has 12 public holidays in 2028. 3 fall on a weekend, so 9 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Saturdayweekend | Ano Novo |
| 14 April | Friday | Sexta-Feira Santa |
| 21 April | Friday | Dia de Tiradentes |
| 1 May | Monday | Dia do trabalhador |
| 7 September | Thursday | Dia da Independência |
| 1 October | Sundayweekend | Dia de Eleição |
| 12 October | Thursday | Nossa Senhora Aparecida |
| 29 October | Sundayweekend | Dia de Eleição |
| 2 November | Thursday | Dia de Finados |
| 15 November | Wednesday | Proclamação da República |
| 20 November | Monday | Dia da Consciência Negra |
| 25 December | Monday | Natal |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2028, Brazil's 12 holidays give 9 actual days away from work , because 3 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Brazil have in 2028?
12, of which 9 fall on a working day and 3 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Brazil fall on a weekend in 2028?
Ano Novo (1 January, Saturday), Dia de Eleição (1 October, Sunday), Dia de Eleição (29 October, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.