Brazil holidays are very active and festive filled with parades and various fun activities and events. One of the most famous events in Brazil is the Carnival event that happens in Rio de Janeiro.
Here is a list of Brazil public holidays:
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
Brazil’s great display of festivities and fireworks celebrates the New Year. On this day, people spend time with their friends and family in parties or family dinners.
Monday, 7 March 2011: Carnival
Tuesday, 8 March 2011: Carnival
Though this is not a national public holiday, most businesses are closed on these 2 days as tradition. This is one of largest and most well known carnivals in the world, with parades and festivities that are widely participated by foreigners and locals alike on the streets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Thursday, 21 April 2011: Tiradentes Day
This day marks the day of the execution of Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier who is a co-conspirator in the revolt against the Portuguese in 1789.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labor Day
Labor day is an international holiday which marks the works and the contributions of workers for their country.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011: Independence Day
This marks the day of Brazil’s independence from the Portuguese celebrating it with parades and streamers of their national flag.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011: Lady of Aparecida Day
This holiday is in honor of Lady of Aparecida who is the patron saint of Brazil.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011: All Souls’ Day
This holiday is in honor of the departed, people go to mass or visit their departed relatives.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011: Republic Day
This day celebrates the end of the Brazilian Empire and the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
This celebrates the Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ.
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