Brazil Holidays 2023 and Observances 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January, Sunday | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| 17 February, Friday | Carnival Friday | Observance |
| 18 February, Saturday | Carnival Saturday | Observance |
| 19 February, Sunday | Carnival Sunday | Observance |
| 20 February, Monday | Carnival Monday | Optional Holiday |
| 21 February, Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Optional Holiday |
| 22 February, Wednesday | Carnival end (until 2pm) | Optional Holiday |
| 7 April, Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| 9 April, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 21 April, Friday | Tiradentes Day | National Holiday |
| 1 May, Monday | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 14 May, Sunday | Mothers’ Day | Observance |
| 8 June, Thursday | Corpus Christi | Optional Holiday |
| 12 June, Monday | Brazilian Valentine’s Day | Observance |
| 13 August, Sunday | Fathers’ Day | Observance |
| 7 September, Thursday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 12 October, Thursday | Our Lady of Aparecida / Children’s Day in Brazil | National Holiday |
| 15 October, Sunday | Teacher’s Day | Observance |
| 28 October, Saturday | Public Service | Optional Holiday |
| 2 November, Thursday | All Souls’ Day | National Holiday |
| 15 November, Wednesday | Republic Proclamation Day | National Holiday |
| 20 November, Monday | Black Consciousness Day | Observance |
| 24 December, Sunday | Christmas Eve | Optional Holiday |
| 25 December, Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 31 December, Sunday | New Year’s Eve | Optional Holiday |