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them more if they were uniform across the globe. Holidays and Festivals have a habit of
happening after you’ve worked out your travel schedule to the last nanosecond. Find
out how your trip figures with calendars around the world with JourneyMart’s
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BRAZIL
| Date 2008 |
Occasion |
| January 1 |
New Year's Day |
| February
1 |
Carnival |
| February
2 |
Carnival |
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February
3 |
Carnival |
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February 4 |
Carnival |
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February 5 |
Carnival |
| February
6 |
Carnival end |
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March 21 |
Good Friday2 |
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March 23 |
Easter |
| April 21 |
Tiradentes Day
(revolutionary hero) |
| May 1 |
Labour Day |
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May 22 |
Corpus Christi |
| September 7 |
Independence Day |
| October 12 |
Holy Mary's Day |
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November 1 |
All Saints Day* |
| November 2 |
Remembrance Day |
| November 15 |
Proclamation of the
Republic |
| December 24 |
Christmas Eve (half day) |
| December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| December 31 |
New Year's Eve (half day) |
1 Although Carnival is only 5
days long officially, it may be difficult to do business during the whole of Lent due to
the combination of Carnival and school holidays. Carnival closes down most of Brazil
starting the evening of Friday before Ash Wednesday through Wednesday, which is officially
a half holiday (opening time at noon). This is true for most places although any shop
selling souvenirs, etc that attract tourists will probably be open at least part of the
time. Banks close on Shrove Thursday.
2Many businesses close altogether from Holy Thursday and it may be
difficult to do business during the whole of Holy Week.
*All Saints Day is not an official holiday but may be taken, especially in villages.
** Local festas
You should know:
Jewish family businesses (mostly retail stores) sometimes also close for major Jewish
feasts (notably Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur). Visitors from northern climes should
remember that summer holidays are commonly taken between Christmas and Carnaval. This is the
summer school holiday period.
Weekend Saturday,Sunday |
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