🇧🇷 Long Weekends in Brazil 2026
17
Opportunities
10
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
38
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Brazil has 6 free long weekends and 11 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Universal Fraternization Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Universal Fraternization Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Tiradentes' Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Good Friday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Worker's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Independence Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Our Lady of Aparecida
3 days off — no PTO needed
All Souls' Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Universal Fraternization Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Tiradentes' Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Worker's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Our Lady of Aparecida
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
All Souls' Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Republic Proclamation Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 6 natural long weekends — 18 days off with no PTO needed!
18 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Universal Fraternization Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Universal Fraternization Day (Dec 27–Jan 04) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off