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Public holidays in Brazil

Public holidays in Brazil

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In Brazil, public holidays may be legislated at the federal, statewide and municipal levels. Most holidays are observed nationwide.[1]

Apart from the yearly official holidays (listed below),[2][3][4] the Constitution of Brazil also establishes that election days are to be considered national holidays as well. General elections are biennially held on the first Sunday of October in the first round, and on the last Sunday of October in the second round. Numerous religious and ethnic holidays are also celebrated in Brazil.

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Secondary holidays

Regional holidays

Federal law gives each state the right to create one state holiday, and each municipality to create up to four municipal holidays. Some of the more notable ones are:

References

  1. [1]
    "L9093". Presidência da República Casa Civil.
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    "L0662". Presidência da República Casa Civil.
  3. [3]
    "L6802". Presidência da República Casa Civil.
  4. [4]
    "L10607". Presidência da República Casa Civil.

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