17 official public holidays in 2028, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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.
Carnaval
Tuesday, February 29
From Saturday, February 26 to Tuesday, February 29 · 1 day of leave
Sexta-feira Santa
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
Dia da Liberdade
Tuesday, April 25
From Saturday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 25 · 1 day of leave
Dia do Trabalhador
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
Corpo de Deus
Thursday, June 15
From Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18 · 1 day of leave
Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Tuesday, August 15
From Saturday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 15 · 1 day of leave
Implantação da República
Thursday, October 5
From Thursday, October 5 to Sunday, October 8 · 1 day of leave
Restauração da Independência
Friday, December 1
From Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3
Imaculada Conceição
Friday, December 8
From Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10
Natal
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.