On September 7th 1822, a declaration of independence from Portugal was made by Pedro di Alcntara, the son of the ...
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The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period. Ponto facultativo ...
Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day. Information provided by
Known as 'Nossa Senhora de Aparecida', it honours Brazil's patron saint, the Virgin Mary Aparecida. Mary is honoured with ...
Tiradentes Day in Brazil is a national holiday is celebrated annually on April 21st. It commemorates the execution of Brazilian ...
Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins. Ponto facultativo Information provided by
Marks the proclamation of the republic on November 15th 1889 when Brazil's second Emperor, Dom Pedro II, was removed ...
The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun Ponto facultativo. Second Thursday ...
Second day of Carnival. The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the ...
Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC Information provided by
Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus. Information provided by
New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of ...
Brazil also has optional holidays set aside for Teachers and Commerce in October Government and Banks only Information provided by
