O Feriado 2026 calendar

Next holiday in Rio Grande do Sulin 9 days

Our Lady of Aparecida

Monday, October 12, 2026

National holiday · Law No. 6.802/1980

The next holiday in Rio Grande do Sul 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 Grande do Sul

  1. Mon Farroupilha Revolution Day State Constitution, art. 6º

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 Grande do Sul?

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

What are the state holidays in Rio Grande do Sul?

Farroupilha Revolution Day (September 20, State Constitution, art. 6º).

Is November 20 a holiday in Rio Grande do Sul?

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

Is Carnival a holiday in Rio Grande do Sul?

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

How many holidays are there in Rio Grande do Sul in 2026?

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