National holidays of Brazil in 2021

This page contains a calendar of all 2021 public holidays for Brazil. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Friday Jan. 1, 2021 New Year's Day
Friday Feb. 12, 2021 Carnival Friday
Saturday Feb. 13, 2021 Carnival Saturday
Sunday Feb. 14, 2021 Carnival Sunday
Monday Feb. 15, 2021 Carnival Monday
Tuesday Feb. 16, 2021 Carnival Tuesday
Wednesday Feb. 17, 2021 Carnival end (until 2pm)
Saturday March 20, 2021 March Equinox
Friday April 2, 2021 Good Friday
Sunday April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday
Wednesday April 21, 2021 Tiradentes Day
Saturday May 1, 2021 Labor Day / May Day
Sunday May 9, 2021 Mother's Day
Thursday June 3, 2021 Corpus Christi
Saturday June 12, 2021 Brazilian Valentine's Day
Monday June 21, 2021 June Solstice
Sunday Aug. 8, 2021 Father's Day
Tuesday Sept. 7, 2021 Independence Day
Wednesday Sept. 22, 2021 September Equinox
Tuesday Oct. 12, 2021 Our Lady of Aparecida / Children's Day
Friday Oct. 15, 2021 Teacher's Day
Thursday Oct. 28, 2021 Public Service Holiday
Tuesday Nov. 2, 2021 All Souls' Day
Monday Nov. 15, 2021 Republic Proclamation Day
Saturday Nov. 20, 2021 Black Consciousness Day
Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021 December Solstice
Friday Dec. 24, 2021 Christmas Eve (from 2pm)
Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 Christmas Day
Friday Dec. 31, 2021 New Year's Eve (from 2pm)