Brazil : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

Culture :

cards/flowers : Jewish New Year NOT a public holiday

Secular holiday : Information: Some government agencies are closed; banks may close half-day or even the full day.

Special Events :

Secular holiday :

Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

Banks only :

School holidays : calendars gazetted by the respective Departments of Education
Each state carries its own specific set of holidays, please scroll to the concerned state

PISA ranking (average 493): 401
Schooling is mandatory till age 15
schools may open on Saturday
School day duration: 5:00 hours
school uniforms often required
Number of instructional days: 200

Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check if this information is vital to you

Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

cards/flowers :

Special Events : Does not apply to Equatorial regions

Catholic : Carnival

Secular holiday : Carnival

Secular holiday : Until 14:00