Holidays: Brazil

Key Facts

The date. Monday, September 7, 2026 — a fixed national holiday (feriado nacional) with no exceptions across Brazil.

What it marks. The proclamation of Brazil’s independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822 — the famous ‘Grito do Ipiranga’.

The parades. Traditional civic-military parades take place in state capitals and cities across the country; the main ceremony is held in Brasília with the President in attendance.