Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant city and there’s no shortage of leisure options here! But if you’re short of free time, then check out these April holidays in Rio for you to take your days off and enjoy!
Bigger than Carnival and the longest in the last 5 years!
We all know that cariocas love a holiday! But did you know that such a long holiday hasn’t happened since 2020?
That’s because, that year, the Tiradentes (April 21) and São Jorge (April 23) holidays fell on a Tuesday and a Thursday, respectively. So those who managed to fit it in had practically the whole week off!
It’s also worth noting that this holiday in Rio in 2025 is also longer than Carnival. During Carnival, officially, the holiday runs from Monday to Wednesday, until 2pm.
However, for those who manage to get a little extra time off at the weekend, the Carnival can last five days.
Find out when the April holidays will be in Rio
So, if you thought Carnival was enough, the April holiday will add more free days to the calendar. So get planning now, as it applies to the entire state of Rio de Janeiro. If you’ re not from Rio, most of the dates are considered national holidays. So take note!
This year, the April holidays in Rio start on April 18th, the date on which Good Friday is celebrated. This is followed by Easter weekend, celebrated on Sunday. Easter is not considered a public holiday, but because it falls during the weekend, it can be combined.
On Monday the 21st, another national holiday, this time Tiradentes Day. Although Tuesday isn’t a holiday, it’s a great opportunity to get some extra rest, as Wednesday the 23rd is St. George’s Day and a state holiday. On this day, many events and feijoadas take place in the city!
In all, there will be five days off for those who can take every day from Friday to Wednesday!
So, how are you going to enjoy your holiday in Rio?