Brazil’s Next National Holiday Is Oct. 12 as States and Cities Set Extra Days Off

Overview

• Nossa Senhora Aparecida falls on Sunday, 12 October 2025, coinciding with Children’s Day as the next nationwide day off.
• Mato Grosso do Sul confirmed back‑to‑back holidays on 11 October (State Creation) and 12 October, suspending regular work on both days.
• Rondônia’s official October lineup includes multiple municipal holidays and a state point of optional leave on 27 October, with most dates not on weekdays.
• Several Bahia municipalities, including Baianópolis, Conceição da Feira, Santa Inês and São Gonçalo dos Campos, observed municipal holidays on 30 September.
• Holiday rules derive from Law 9,093/1995 and Lei 605/49, with guidance urging employers and staff to plan schedules and document compensation, while 2026 is projected to offer nine national holidays on weekdays that favor long weekends.