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X-WR-CALNAME:Brazil Public Holidays 2017
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Brazil for 2017.
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UID:new_years_day-2017-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170102
SUMMARY:Confraternização Universal
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (Confraternização Universal\, January 1) opens Brazil’s year with family lunches\, music on the beach and\, in many cities\, a continuation of the New Year’s Eve celebrations from the night before. In coastal areas people greet the sea\, wear white for peace\, and make small offerings - a reflection of Brazil’s blend of Catholic and Afro-Brazilian traditions.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:carnival-2017-02-27@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170228
SUMMARY:Segunda-feira de Carnaval
DESCRIPTION:Carnival (Carnaval\, date varies) is Brazil’s most iconic celebration - days of parades\, blocos (street parties)\, samba schools\, costumes and joy before Lent. Carnival Monday and Tuesday are ponto facultativo (optional days off) for the public sector and widely observed nationwide\, but they are not statutory holidays for private employers unless local law or collective agreements apply. Rio\, Salvador\, Recife and Olinda each have their own Carnival style\, from samba parades to frevo and axé.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:carnival-2017-02-28@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170301
SUMMARY:Terça-feira de Carnaval
DESCRIPTION:Carnival (Carnaval\, date varies) is Brazil’s most iconic celebration - days of parades\, blocos (street parties)\, samba schools\, costumes and joy before Lent. Carnival Monday and Tuesday are ponto facultativo (optional days off) for the public sector and widely observed nationwide\, but they are not statutory holidays for private employers unless local law or collective agreements apply. Rio\, Salvador\, Recife and Olinda each have their own Carnival style\, from samba parades to frevo and axé.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ash_wednesday-2017-03-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170302
SUMMARY:Quarta-feira de Cinzas
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday (Quarta-feira de Cinzas\, date varies) marks the end of Carnival and the beginning of Lent. It is a ponto facultativo until 2:00 PM\, so many public services and banks resume only in the afternoon. The mood shifts from festivity to reflection\, and for many Brazilians it is also the day to recover from Carnival.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:good_friday-2017-04-14@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170415
SUMMARY:Sexta-feira Santa
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa\, date varies) is widely observed across Brazil with church services\, processions and quiet family meals. Many Brazilians eat fish or seafood instead of meat on this day. In some cities\, theatrical reenactments of the Passion of Christ attract large crowds.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:tiradentes-2017-04-21@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
SUMMARY:Dia de Tiradentes
DESCRIPTION:Tiradentes Day (Dia de Tiradentes\, April 21) honors Joaquim José da Silva Xavier\, known as Tiradentes\, a martyr of the Inconfidência Mineira\, an 18th-century independence movement in Minas Gerais. He is remembered as a symbol of resistance\, republican ideals and the struggle for Brazilian autonomy.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:labour_day-2017-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170502
SUMMARY:Dia do Trabalhador
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador\, May 1) celebrates Brazilian workers and trade-union movements. Public events\, concerts and political speeches are common\, especially in São Paulo. For many families it is also a day to rest\, barbecue and enjoy the autumn weather.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:corpus_christi-2017-06-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170616
SUMMARY:Corpus Christi
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Christi (date varies) is a Catholic feast with strong visual traditions in Brazil. Many cities create long\, colorful carpets on the streets using sawdust\, sand and flowers\, over which the religious procession passes. Federally it is a ponto facultativo\, while it is a statutory public holiday in São Paulo (city) and in Rio de Janeiro (state).
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:brazil_independence_day-2017-09-07@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170908
SUMMARY:Independência do Brasil
DESCRIPTION:Independence Day (Independência do Brasil\, September 7) commemorates Dom Pedro I’s 1822 proclamation of independence on the banks of the Ipiranga River. Military parades\, civic ceremonies and school activities take place across the country. In Brasília\, the official parade highlights the armed forces and national symbols.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:our_lady_aparecida-2017-10-12@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171013
SUMMARY:Nossa Senhora Aparecida
DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, October 12) is Brazil’s national patron saint day - and\, coincidentally\, also Children’s Day. Pilgrims travel to the shrine in Aparecida (São Paulo state)\, while families celebrate children with gifts and outings. It is one of Brazil’s most beloved holidays\, uniting faith\, family and childhood.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Civil Servants' Day-2017-10-28@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171029
SUMMARY:Dia do Servidor Público
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Brazil.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:all_souls_day-2017-11-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171103
SUMMARY:Finados
DESCRIPTION:All Souls’ Day (Dia de Finados\, November 2) is a day of remembrance for loved ones who have passed away. Brazilians visit cemeteries\, bring flowers and pray. It is a quiet\, reflective holiday in contrast to Brazil’s more festive dates.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:republic_proclamation-2017-11-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171116
SUMMARY:Proclamação da República
DESCRIPTION:Proclamation of the Republic (Proclamação da República\, November 15) marks the 1889 overthrow of the monarchy and the birth of the Brazilian Republic. Official ceremonies recall the transition from imperial Brazil to a republican system. For many people it also creates a November holiday cluster together with Finados and\, in some places\, Black Consciousness Day.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:black_consciousness_day-2017-11-20@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171121
SUMMARY:Dia da Consciência Negra
DESCRIPTION:Black Consciousness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra\, November 20) honors Afro-Brazilian history\, the struggle against slavery and the legacy of Zumbi dos Palmares. It is a national public holiday in Brazil since 2024\, with cultural events\, debates and performances celebrating Black identity and calling for racial equality.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:christmas_day-2017-12-24@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171225
SUMMARY:Véspera de Natal
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (Natal\, December 25) in Brazil is warm\, family-centered and influenced by both European and tropical traditions. Families gather on Christmas Eve\, exchange gifts at midnight and enjoy dishes like bacalhau\, turkey\, farofa and panettone. Churches hold Christmas Mass\, and cities such as Gramado and Curitiba prepare elaborate Christmas decorations.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:christmas_day-2017-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171226
SUMMARY:Natal
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (Natal\, December 25) in Brazil is warm\, family-centered and influenced by both European and tropical traditions. Families gather on Christmas Eve\, exchange gifts at midnight and enjoy dishes like bacalhau\, turkey\, farofa and panettone. Churches hold Christmas Mass\, and cities such as Gramado and Curitiba prepare elaborate Christmas decorations.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:new_years_day-2017-12-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T023046Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180101
SUMMARY:Véspera de Ano Novo
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (Confraternização Universal\, January 1) opens Brazil’s year with family lunches\, music on the beach and\, in many cities\, a continuation of the New Year’s Eve celebrations from the night before. In coastal areas people greet the sea\, wear white for peace\, and make small offerings - a reflection of Brazil’s blend of Catholic and Afro-Brazilian traditions.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/brazil/2017
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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