For HR professionals in the USA managing international teams, understanding Brazil’s 2025 holidays is essential for effective workforce planning. Brazil has a mix of mandatory national holidays, like New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas, as well as government holidays such as Carnival Monday and Corpus Christi.  These public holidays can significantly impact business operations, as most businesses close on these days. Recognizing the importance of key holidays helps ensure compliance with local regulations and maintain team morale, especially during culturally significant observances like Carnival and Tiradentes Day.

Here is the complete 2025 Holidays Calendar of Brazil:

Date Day Name Type
1 Jan Wednesday New Year’s Day National Holiday
28 Feb Friday Carnival Friday Observance
1 Mar Saturday Carnival Saturday Observance
2 Mar Sunday Carnival Sunday Observance
3 Mar Monday Carnival Monday Government Holiday
4 Mar Tuesday Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
5 Mar Wednesday Carnival end (until 2pm) Government Holiday
20 Mar Thursday March Equinox Season
18 Apr Friday Good Friday National Holiday
20 Apr Sunday Easter Sunday Observance
21 Apr Monday Tiradentes Day National Holiday
1 May Thursday Labor Day / May Day National Holiday
11 May Sunday Mother’s Day Observance
12 Jun Thursday Brazilian Valentine’s Day Observance
19 Jun Thursday Corpus Christi Government Holiday
20 Jun Friday June Solstice Season
10 Aug Sunday Father’s Day Observance
7 Sep Sunday Independence Day National Holiday
22 Sep Monday September Equinox Season
12 Oct Sunday Our Lady of Aparecida / Children’s Day National Holiday
15 Oct Wednesday Teacher’s Day Observance
28 Oct Tuesday Public Service Holiday Government Holiday
2 Nov Sunday All Souls’ Day National Holiday
15 Nov Saturday Republic Proclamation Day National Holiday
20 Nov Thursday Black Awareness Day National Holiday
21 Dec Sunday December Solstice Season
24 Dec Wednesday Christmas Eve (from 2pm) Government Holiday
25 Dec Thursday Christmas Day National Holiday
31 Dec Wednesday New Year’s Eve (from 2pm) Government Holiday

In the 2025 Holidays Calendar of Brazil, Carnival, Labor Day, and Independence Day are among the key holidays, with Carnival featuring several days of observance and government holidays. HR professionals should plan for these major dates as they impact business operations and employee scheduling.