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Bank Holiday
Nationwide
Carnival
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
MON
16
Bridge Day
TUE
17
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 16
📣 Traveler notes
Brazil is a highly diverse country with varied landscapes and rich, mixed cultures (including European, African, Asian, and indigenous influences), meaning cultural experiences vary significantly by region.
- Carnival celebrations span five days leading up to Ash Wednesday, with dates typically occurring between February and March.
- The main festivities usually begin shortly before and conclude at noon on Ash Wednesday.
- National holidays include January 1 (New Year's Day), Good Friday, April 21 (Tiradentes), and Carnaval.
About this holiday
Carnival is an annual Brazilian festival traditionally held five days before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. The term 'carnival' originates from 'carnelevare,' meaning 'to remove meat.'