What are the next holidays in 2026? Spoiler: six left After Corpus Christi, celebrated last Thursday (4) and which guaranteed, for some workers, an extended rest of up to four days, many people have already started looking ahead to the next weekend. In total, there are still six national holidays left in 2026 — and five of them can be amended, extending the days of rest. 🗒️ Do you have any reporting suggestions? Send it to g1 The next national holiday, however, will only take place in three months: September 7th, Brazil's Independence Day, which this year falls on a Monday and could result in extended time off for those who don't work on weekends. It is worth remembering that, even on national holidays, not all workers are laid off. The legislation allows activities considered essential to operate. ⚠️ In these cases, anyone who works on the date has guaranteed rights, such as double pay or compensatory time off. Praia Fortaleza Ceará day off holiday sun Disclosure What are the next holidays in 2026? In total, 2026 will have 10 national holidays, 9 of which will fall on working days. This is one of the most favorable calendars in recent years for those who want to plan extended time off throughout the year. After September 7th, Brazil's Independence Day, the next national holiday will be October 12th, when Our Lady of Aparecida Day is celebrated. The date will also fall on a Monday and could provide an extended break for those who don't work on weekends. See below the upcoming national holidays and the days of the week on which they fall: September 7th, Independence of Brazil (Monday) October 12th, Our Lady of Aparecida (Monday) November 2, All Souls' Day (Monday) November 15, Proclamation of the Republic (Sunday) November 20th, Black Awareness Day (Friday) December 25th, Christmas (Friday) Also check out the next optional points, which may result in time off in some cases: October 28th, Public Servants Day (Wednesday) December 24th, Christmas Eve (after 1pm) (Thursday) December 31, New Year's Eve (after 1 pm) (Thursday) g1 prepared a calendar with all optional points and national holidays for 2026. Check it out: Calendar 2026 g1 READ ALSO The best dates to take a vacation in 2026: see how to amend holidays and get up to six days of rest 2026 holidays: almost all fall on working days and become extended days off; see how to take advantage 2026 holidays: almost all fall on working days and become extended days off