The article discusses the conclusion of the Carnival festivities in Brazil, officially ending on February 17, 2026. The celebration, which began earlier for many people on February 13, provided workers with an extended break of up to five days. As the Carnival ends, attention turns towards other notable public holidays in the country.

In Brazil, there are ten national holidays, with seven of them potentially allowing for extended weekends due to falling near weekends or holidays. The article details the specific upcoming public holidays, including Good Friday on April 3, 2026, and Tiradentes Day on April 21, 2026, which will fall on a Tuesday. It also mentions the Labor Day holiday on May 1, 2026, which will occur on a Friday, contributing to an extended weekend for workers.

Additionally, the government’s holiday calendar shows that Corpus Christi, classified as a non-mandatory holiday, will be observed on June 4, 2026, which lands on a Thursday. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of such upcoming holidays for planning ahead the long weekends and time off for Brazilian workers and families, resonating with the cultural significance of these dates in light of the country's festive traditions.