O Feriado 2026 calendar

Next holiday in Cearáin 9 days

Our Lady of Aparecida

Monday, October 12, 2026

National holiday · Law No. 6.802/1980

The next holiday in Ceará is Our Lady of Aparecida, Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday): it makes a long weekend with no extra day off needed.

Details

  • TypeNational
  • Day of the weekMonday
  • WeekendLong weekend

Coming up next

  1. Mon All Souls' Day Long weekend
  2. Sun Republic Proclamation Day Falls on a weekend
  3. Fri Black Consciousness Day Long weekend
  4. Fri Christmas Long weekend
  5. Fri New Year's Day Long weekend
  6. Mon Carnival Optional day off

State holidays in Ceará

  1. Thu Ceará State Day State Constitution, art. 18

Saint Joseph's Day (March 19), Ceará's patron saint, is a state optional day off; in many cities it is a municipal holiday.

National holidays apply throughout Brazil. Municipal holidays depend on each city's law. All 2026 holidays

Frequently asked questions

What is the next holiday in Ceará?

Our Lady of Aparecida, Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday).

What are the state holidays in Ceará?

Ceará State Day (March 25, State Constitution, art. 18).

Is November 20 a holiday in Ceará?

Yes. Black Consciousness Day has been a national holiday in Brazil since 2024 (Law No. 14.759/2023), so it applies in Ceará as everywhere in the country. In 2026, it falls on Friday, November 20.

Is Carnival a holiday in Ceará?

No. Carnival is a federal optional day off and there is no state holiday in Ceará: whether you get the day off depends on your city or employer.

How many holidays are there in Ceará in 2026?

11 holidays: the 10 national ones and 1 state holiday.