Thursday, 1 January 2026
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
New Year's Day is a national public holiday in Brazil on 1 January. The official Brazilian name is Confraternização Universal (Universal Fraternization), while Ano-Novo is the everyday name for the new year. It follows Réveillon, the large New Year's Eve celebration held across the country.
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Friday, 1 January 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
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Official holiday calendar or legal framework
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Confirmed 2026 date. Official national scope only; local or discretionary closures are excluded.
Federal public bodies close for the national holiday, apart from essential services. Many private workplaces also close, although hotels, restaurants, transport, healthcare and entertainment may operate with holiday staffing. Employees should confirm arrangements with their employer.
FEBRABAN's 2026 banking calendar lists 1 January as a national banking holiday. Branches close, while PIX, cards, ATMs and online banking remain available; payments or transfers tied to a banking business day may be processed afterward.
Most schools and universities are already in their summer recess on 1 January. Academic calendars are set by education authorities and institutions, so families should consult the relevant calendar rather than treating the holiday as the sole reason for the closure.
Federal Law 662/1949, as amended by Law 10,607/2002, lists 1 January among Brazil's national holidays. The name Confraternização Universal links the start of the civil year with ideas of peace and fellowship; it is the same 1 January holiday, not a separate observance.
The date begins Brazil's civil calendar and closes the Christmas–New Year period. It is both a legal national holiday and a practical planning date for payroll, public services, banking and travel during the Southern Hemisphere summer vacation season.
Brazil's most visible celebrations occur on Réveillon. Fireworks, concerts and gatherings draw large crowds, especially at coastal destinations. Many people wear white as a wish for peace. On 1 January, celebrations usually give way to quieter family time and recovery after the night before.
Réveillon is a peak travel period. Flights, intercity buses, highways and beach accommodation can be heavily booked, and event areas may have access controls. Reserve early and check local transport plans, particularly for major waterfront celebrations.
It is observed on 1 January every year.
It means Universal Fraternization and is Brazil's official name for the 1 January national holiday.
Réveillon is the New Year's Eve celebration; the statutory holiday is 1 January.
Bank branches close on the national banking holiday, although digital services generally remain available.
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