Calendar


National and main local holidays - 2026

  • January 1st – New Year – Universal Celebration
  • February 14th to February 17th – Carnival
  • February 18th – Ash Wednesday – Carnival
  • April 5th – Easter
  • April 21st – Tiradentes Day (Brazilian nationalist martyr of the 18th century)
  • May 1st – Labor Day
  • June 4th – Corpus Christi (Ascension Day)
  • June 24th – Saint João day (only in some states in the Northeast)
  • September 7th – Brazilian Independence Day
  • October 12th – Our Lady of Aparecida day (patron saint of Brazil)
  • November 2nd – All Souls’ Day
  • November 15th – Proclamation of the Republic Day
  • November 20th – Black Consciousness Day
  • December 25th – Christmas

Please note: The dates above may affect hotel availability and prices. During public holidays and events, local or national, services, transport and shops may operate differently. Noise disturbances and road closures may also occur.

Please check the dates before booking and, if in doubt, contact our operators.


Main Events - 2026


This calendar will be updated regularly according to date confirmations. All events are subject to change without prior notice.

Stay tuned! In 2026 we will have the biggest football event in the world. The FIFA World Cup will boost tourism, culture, and the economy in several cities.

Calendar of Major Events 2026

This calendar will be updated regularly according to date confirmations. All events are subject to change without prior notice.

Stay tuned! In 2026 we will have the biggest football event in the world. The FIFA World Cup will boost tourism, culture, and the economy in several cities.

 World Cup – June 11 to July 19

Soon, we will announce the FIFA-accredited venues to watch the matches in Rio de Janeiro and other cities.

Events

Rio de Janeiro

  • January 20 – Feast of Saint Sebastian
  • February 4–7 – Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR), Windsor Convention Center & Hotels
  • February 14–17 – Carnival
  • March 3–5 – Routes Americas 2026, Expo Rio Cidade Nova
  • April 26 – The Weeknd, Nilton Santos Stadium
  • September 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11, 12, 13 – Rock in Rio 2026, Olympic Park

São Paulo

  • February 5–6 – My Chemical Romance, Allianz Parque
  • February 20–21 – Bad Bunny, Allianz Parque
  • March 12–14 – Pesca Trade Show, Distrito Anhembi
  • March 20–22 – Lollapalooza Brasil 2026, Interlagos Racetrack
  • April 14–16 – WTM Latin America, Expo Center Norte
  • April 30 & May 1 – The Weeknd, MorumBIS Stadium

Foz do Iguaçu

  • June 10–12 – Festival das Cataratas, Rafain Palace Hotel & Convention

Salvador – Bahia

  • January 16 – Feast of Senhor do Bonfim
  • January 24–25 – Salvador Summer Festival
  • February 2 – Feast of Iemanjá
  • February 14–17 – Carnival
  • February 16 – Camarote Salvador: Ne-Yo Concert, Palco Praia
  • July 2 – Independence Day of Bahia

Belém

  • October 11 – Círio de Nazaré – Religious Festival

Please note: The dates above may affect hotel availability and prices. During public holidays and events, local or national, services, transport and shops may operate differently. Noise disturbances and road closures may also occur.

Please check the dates before booking and, if in doubt, contact our operators.


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