Brazil's banks and markets reopen after the Independence Day holiday. What expats need to know about the PTAX, the real, and getting back to business.
Brazil Markets — Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Key Facts
Holiday: Monday 7 September was Brazil’s Independence Day (Dia da Independência).
Reopening: Banks, government offices and the B3 stock exchange reopen today, Tuesday 8 September.
Last PTAX: 5.1247 on Thursday 4 September. No fixing on Friday 5 September (data not yet available at time of writing).
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