New Year's Day is a public holiday in Brazil, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Confraternização Universal. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | New Year's Day |
| Local Name | Confraternização Universal |
| Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Brazil
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival | Bank Optional |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| 2026-04-21 | Tiradentes | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-06-04 | Corpus Christi | Public |
| 2026-07-09 | Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 | Public |
| 2026-09-07 | Independence Day | Public |
| 2026-10-12 | Our Lady of Aparecida | Public |
| 2026-11-02 | All Souls' Day | Public |
| 2026-11-15 | Republic Proclamation Day | Public |
| 2026-11-20 | Black Awareness Day | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival | Bank Optional |
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