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Brazil
BR
Weekend
Saturday – Sunday
Total public holidays
15 days
Bank Holiday
2 days
Standard Work Week System
The standard work week is Monday–Friday, with standard daily hours of about 9 (typically 08:00–17:00). Statutory weekly hours are generally capped at 40–48 (subject to local labor law).
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Overtime rules vary by country, typically requiring 1.25–2x overtime pay. Before cross-border collaboration, confirm local labor law overtime caps and compensation to assess supplier compliance risk.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
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251d
248d
250d
2024
15h
2025
15h
2026
15h
2027
15h
Public Holidays in Brazil (2026)
Confraternização Universal
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Carnaval
Carnival
2026-02-16 ~ 2026-02-17
2 days
Bank HolidayOptional
Sexta-feira Santa
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Public Holiday
Domingo de Páscoa
Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
Public Holiday
Dia de Tiradentes
Tiradentes
2026-04-21
Public Holiday
Dia do Trabalhador
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Public Holiday
Corpus Christi
2026-06-04
Public Holiday
Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932
2026-07-09
Public Holiday
Dia da Independência
Independence Day
2026-09-07
Public Holiday
Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Our Lady of Aparecida
2026-10-12
Public Holiday
Dia de Finados
All Souls' Day
2026-11-02
Public Holiday
Proclamação da República
Republic Proclamation Day
2026-11-15
Public Holiday
Dia da Consciência Negra
Black Awareness Day
2026-11-20
Public Holiday
Natal
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday