Rio All Year Round • November 17, 2025
Holidays of 2026 must move tourism in Rio
By Mariana Novaes
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2026 is right there and this year will have several holidays!
2026 is right there and this year will have several holidays!
The 2026 holiday calendar promises to boost tourism in Rio. According to a survey of Visit Rio, the 11 commemorative dates of next year should move around R$ 3 billion in the city economy and generate approximately R$ 150 million in ISS. There will be seven holidays, three regional holidays and one that falls over the weekend, in addition to the traditional Réveillon, Carnaval and Christmas. The balanced distribution of holidays throughout the year favors the planning of tourist trade and stimulates short trips, a great opportunity for those who love to take advantage of the best of the Wonderful City.
If you're one of those people, you can start planning! We have prepared the complete list of holidays and optional points of 2026 to help you set up that dream trip (or various holidays!) in Rio.
Find out which events will take place around the city on our next holidays Official City Events Calendar.
Check the holidays and optional points of 2025 and start organizing right now:
January 1 (Thursday) — Réveillon
16 and 17 February (Monday and Tuesday) — Carnaval
February 18 (Wednesday) — Carnaval *optional point
April 3 (Friday) — Passion of Christ
April 21 (Tuesday) — Tiradentes
1 May (Friday) — Labor Day
June 4 (Thursday) — Corpus Christi *optional point
September 7 (Monday) — Independence of Brazil
October 12 (Monday) — Our Lady Aparecida
15 October (Thursday) — Teacher's Day *optional point
October 28 (Wednesday) — Public Servant's Day *optional point
2 November (Monday) — Ended
15 November (Sunday) — Proclamation of the Republic
November 20th (Friday) — Day of Black Consciousness
December 25th (Friday) — Christmas
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