All public holidays in Rio de Janeiro 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | Confraternização Universal / Ano Novo | |
| Tue | Terça de Carnaval | |
| Fri | Sexta-Feira Santa | |
| Tue | Tiradentes | |
| Thu | Dia de São Jorge | |
| Fri | Dia do Trabalho | |
| Mon | Independência do Brasil | |
| Mon | Nossa Senhora Aparecida | |
| Mon | Finados | |
| Sun | Proclamação da República | |
| Fri | Dia da Consciência Negra | |
| Fri | Natal | |
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Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Rio de Janeiro
What public holidays are there in Rio de Janeiro?
The public holidays in Rio de Janeiro in 2026 are Confraternização Universal / Ano Novo, Terça de Carnaval, Sexta-Feira Santa, Tiradentes, Dia de São Jorge, Dia do Trabalho, Independência do Brasil, Nossa Senhora Aparecida, Finados, Proclamação da República, Dia da Consciência Negra and Natal.
Is today a public holiday in Rio de Janeiro?
Today, 17 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Rio de Janeiro. It is an ordinary Saturday.
When is the next public holiday in Rio de Janeiro?
The next public holiday in Rio de Janeiro is on 19 October 2026: Dia do Piauí, a ordinary Monday.