17 official public holidays in 2026, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Sunday, November 1 2026
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Ano Novo
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
Carnaval
Tuesday, February 17
From Saturday, February 14 to Tuesday, February 17 · 1 day of leave
Sexta-feira Santa
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
Dia do Trabalhador
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Corpo de Deus
Thursday, June 4
From Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7 · 1 day of leave
Implantação da República
Monday, October 5
From Saturday, October 3 to Monday, October 5
Restauração da Independência
Tuesday, December 1
From Saturday, November 28 to Tuesday, December 1 · 1 day of leave
Imaculada Conceição
Tuesday, December 8
From Saturday, December 5 to Tuesday, December 8 · 1 day of leave
Natal
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.