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New Year's Day 2027in 91 days

New Year's Day

Friday, January 1, 2027

National holiday · Law No. 662/1949

New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday, January 1: it makes a long weekend with no extra day off needed.

Details

  • TypeNational
  • Day of the weekFriday
  • WeekendLong weekend

What it celebrates

The first day of the year, officially called Universal Fraternization Day in Brazil and dedicated to peace and brotherhood among peoples.

New Year's Day in the coming years

  1. Sat New Year's Day Falls on a weekend
  2. Mon New Year's Day Long weekend
  3. Tue New Year's Day Bridge day possible

Frequently asked questions

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Brazil?

Yes. It is a holiday throughout Brazil (Law No. 662/1949).

What day of the week is New Year's Day in 2027?

Friday, January 1, 2027.

When is New Year's Day in 2028?

Saturday, January 1, 2028.