O Feriado 2026 calendar

Next holiday in Rio de Janeiroin 9 days

Our Lady of Aparecida

Monday, October 12, 2026

National holiday · Law No. 6.802/1980

The next holiday in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

  1. Tue Carnival Tuesday State Law No. 5.243/2008
  2. Fri Saint George's Day State Law No. 5.198/2008

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 Rio de Janeiro?

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

What are the state holidays in Rio de Janeiro?

Carnival Tuesday (February 9, State Law No. 5.243/2008) and Saint George's Day (April 23, State Law No. 5.198/2008).

Is November 20 a holiday in Rio de Janeiro?

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

Is Carnival a holiday in Rio de Janeiro?

Carnival Tuesday is a state holiday in Rio de Janeiro (State Law No. 5.243/2008). Monday is still an optional day off: whether you get it depends on your city or employer.

How many holidays are there in Rio de Janeiro in 2026?

12 holidays: the 10 national ones and 2 state holidays.