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Brazil 2026 holiday calendar and festivities

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Brazil’s 2026 holiday calendar includes various national and municipal observances. National dates include Our Lady of Aparecida on October 12, All Souls’ Day on November 2, the Proclamation of the Republic on November 15, Black Awareness Day on November 20, and Christmas on December 25. Local observances vary by municipality across several states, such as Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais, often tied to religious celebrations or city anniversaries. In Salvador, Our Lady of the Conception of the Beach is observed on December 8. In November 2026, the country will observe three national holidays. All Souls’ Day (Dia de Finados) falls on Monday, November 2, allowing for a three-day weekend for those not working weekends. The Proclamation of the Republic occurs on Sunday, November 15, which does not provide an additional day of rest for standard workers. Black Awareness Day (Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra), a national holiday established by Law No. 14.759, falls on Friday, November 20, offering another long weekend opportunity. This holiday commemorates the death of Zumbi, the leader of the Palmares Quilombo, and serves as a symbol of resistance against slavery. Labor regulations vary by sector. In the private sector, working on these holidays may entitle employees to double pay or compensatory time ~~off, depending on collective bargaining agreements and specific professional regulations.~~ off. Local preparations ~~for these dates~~ include special cemetery schedules in ~~Atibaia, where health authorities have issued dengue prevention alerts,~~ Atibaia and heritage revitalization projects ~~at the Saudade Municipal Cemetery~~ in Araçatuba. As the holiday season approaches, municipalities have announced extensive programming. In Curitiba, Mayor Eduardo Pimentel launched a 44-day schedule featuring over 150 attractions, including musical performances and the introduction of ‘capirrenas’. In Nova Petrópolis, the ‘Magia do Natal’ program will run from November 14 to January 3, 2027, featuring light shows and a gastronomic route. ~~Additionally, Coca-Cola’s Christmas Caravan is scheduled to visit several regions, including Goiás, Marília, Americana, and Uberlândia.~~

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