List of Brazil 2011 Public Holidays

Here is list of public holiday dates in Brazil in 2011 calendar year. Please note this calendar is based on estimates only, not confirmed or official holiday dates. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Brazil holiday calendar.

In Brazil, public holidays are legislated at the federal, statewide and municipal levels. Many of these holidays are observed nationwide, but Brazilian states and their Capital cities have their own holidays as well. For instance, January 20, is a holiday in the city of Rio de Janeiro (Day of its Foundation), but not a State Holiday.

The list below is of Brazil national holidays only.

Three national holidays celebrates historic figures and events includes Tiradentes’ Day (April 21), Independence Day (September 7), and Proclamation of the Republic Day (November 15).

Because of its Catholic majority, Brazil observes eight Christian holidays (Carnival, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter, Corpus Christi, Our Lady of Aparecida Day, All Souls Day, and Christmas).

2011 Brazil Public Holidays Calendar

New Year’s Day
Ano Novo – Celebrates beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Festivities include counting down to midnight (12:00 AM) on the preceding night, New Year’s Eve. Traditional end of holiday season.
Saturday, 1 January 2011

Carnival and Ash Wednesday
Carnaval e Quarta-feira de Cinzas- A festive season (Carnival) leading up to Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Closes with Ash Wednesday (40 days before Easter, not counting Sundays), which starts the season of Lent in the Christian calendar.
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Monday, 7 March 2011
Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Tiradentes’ Day
Tiradentes – Commemoration of an early movement for Brazilian independence, headed by Tiradentes.
Thursday, 21 April 2011

Good Friday
Sexta-feira Santa – Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Part of Holy week 2011 celebrations.
Friday, 22 April 2011

Easter
Pascoa – Celebrates the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus. For Christians, Easter 2011 will be a day of religious services and the gathering of family.
Sunday, 24 April 2011

Labor Day
Dia do Trabalho – Celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement.
Sunday, 1 May 2011

Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi – Its purpose is to honor the Eucharist, and as such it does not commemorate a particular event in Jesus’ life.
Thursday, 23 June 2011

Independence Day
Dia da Independencia – Celebrates Brazil Declaration of Independence, also called the Seventh of Setember.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Our Lady of Aparecida
Nossa Senhora de Aparecida – Commemorates the Virgin Mary as Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Aparecida, Patron Saint of Brazil. Also celebrated as Children’s Day (Dia das Criancas) on the same date
Wednesday, 12 October 2011

All Souls Day
Dia de Finados – Commemorates the faithful departed.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Proclamation of the Republic Day
Proclamacao da Republica – Commemorates the proclamation of Brazil Republic in November 15, 1889.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Christmas Day
Natal – Celebrates the Nativity of Jesus
Sunday, 25 December 2011

Happy Brazil National Public Holiday 2011 ! Enjoy !

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