Tiradentes' Day
Nationwide public holiday in Brazil · Tiradentes
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 April | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 21 April | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Brazil.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Brasília around 21 April: high 28°C (83°F), low 17°C (63°F), rain on 44% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Brasília. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Wednesday 21 April in Brasília: (MET Norway)
About Tiradentes' Day
Tiradentes Day honours Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes, a leader of the Inconfidência Mineira, a conspiracy in Minas Gerais against Portuguese colonial rule. The plot was discovered before it could be carried out, and Tiradentes was hanged in Rio de Janeiro on 21 April 1792. He is regarded as a national hero and martyr of Brazilian independence.
Traditions
Official ceremonies are held, particularly in Minas Gerais. In Ouro Preto, the former Vila Rica where the conspiracy was planned, the state government traditionally moves its seat to the city for the day and awards the Inconfidência Medal.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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