Pure Travel
  • About
  • Destination Inspiration
  • Tips & Advice
  • Guide
  • Travel Writing
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
  • Conservation
  • Privacy
  • Travel Writing Competition 2025
  • Reviews
  • Travel Resources
  • T&C
  • Contact Us
  • Conservation
  • Privacy
  • Travel Writing Competition 2025
  • Reviews
  • Travel Resources
  • T&C
  • Contact Us
Pure Travel
Pure Travel
  • About
  • Destination Inspiration
  • Tips & Advice
  • Guide
  • Travel Writing
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
  • Uncategorized
  • World Events and Festivals

Brazil Festivals, Events and Holidays in 2014

  • January 9, 2014
  • Jules

Brazil’s packed annual calendar of events and festivals is an intriguing fusion of national anniversaries, lively festivals, religious themed celebrations and of course, the most anticipated sports event on the planet! These are the key events throughout 2014.

1 – 5 March 2014 – Carnival
The loudest and boldest festival on the annual calendar is undoubtedly the world-famous Brazilian Carnival, which is celebrated across the whole country in various incarnations.  For example the most famous Carnaval is that which rocks Rio – the mighty Rio Carnival, which sways to the beat of the samba. Each region is influenced by its local culture; for example the northeast of Brazil is dominated by frevo and maracatu dances and music from the axé and forro genres.

Carnival takes place before Easter, in line with the Roman Catholic calendar. Around 65% of the population are Roman Catholic. The first three days are classed as ‘observances’ whereas Carnival Tuesday, aka Fat Tuesday on Tuesday 4 March and the final day on Ash Wednesday are national holidays. The Tuesday is also known as Shrove Tuesday and is the final day to indulge before the Lenten fast on Ash Wednesday.

18 April 2014 – Good Friday
In line with the bible, Good Friday is a national holiday to respect the passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus.

20 April 2014 – Easter Sunday
Today marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with locals attending church sermons and offering prayers

21 April 2014 – Tiradentes Day
Tiradentes Day pays respects to Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (1746 – 1792) who lead the Brazil revolution. His aim was to attain independence from the Portuguese and establish the country as a republic. He was uncovered however and executed. Today he remains something of a hero figure and the national holiday each 21st of April (the date of his death) has been marked since 1889.

1 May 2014 – Labor Day
Timed to coincide with May Day and also the coming of spring, workers across the country enjoy a day off today.

12 June 2014 – Lovers’ Day
We already knew that the Brazilians are a pretty sultry bunch and this is confirmed in their second annual Valentine’s Day – Dia dos Namorados, aka Lovers’ Day! Its follows much the same format as February 14th with romantic gifts, gestures and celebrations.

12 June – 13 July 2014 – FIFA World Cup 2014
The most hotly anticipated sports events of the year finally gets underway on 12th June – the start of the FIFA World Cup coincides with Lovers’ Day (above) – coincidence? Enjoy!

19 June 2014 – Corpus Christi  
This national holiday, also known as the Day of Wreaths is in honour of the Holy Eucharist.

7 September 2014 – Independence Day
Brazil finally achieved independence from the Portuguese colonial rule on 7 September 1822.

12 October 2014 – Our Lady Aparecida
Brazil’s Queen and Patroness, Our Lady Aparecida is honoured today which is also known as Children’s Day.

2 November 2014 – All Souls Day
This national holiday is also known as Dia de Finados and commemorates the faithful departed.

15 November 2014 – Republic Proclamation Day
Brazil’s Republic Day marks the end of the Empire of Brazil as it was and the implementation on 15 November 1889 of the Brazilian Republic.

24 – 25 December 2014 – Christmas
Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day itself are national holidays within Brazil.

31 December 2014 – New Year’s Eve
The nation celebrations the dawn of another new year on this day which (contrary to many other countries) is a national holiday. Street parties, festivals and fireworks are the order of the day.

Image credit: 2; AndrevruasCC BY 3.0

Share
Tweet
Related Topics
  • Brazil
  • Brazil adventure holidays 2014
  • Brazil events 2014
  • Brazil festivals 2014
  • Brazil holidays
  • Brazilian Carnival
  • South America
  • Tiradentes Day
  • whats on in Brazil 2014
Jules

Previous Article
  • Travel Resources

10 Fascinating Facts About the Port of Southampton

  • January 8, 2014
  • Jules
View Post
Next Article
  • Travel Resources

Fine cuisine in Grenoble

  • January 9, 2014
  • Jules
View Post
You May Also Like
picinguaba
View Post
  • Reviews
  • Uncategorized

Review: Casa Verde at Pousada Picinguaba, Brazil

  • Robert
  • April 7, 2025
Best April Fools pranks
View Post
  • Lifestyle
  • World Events and Festivals

The 20 Greatest April Fools’ Day Pranks of All Time – From Spaghetti Trees to Talking Tulips

  • Robert
  • March 31, 2025
View Post
  • Uncategorized

Best Ways to Spend Summer in Montenegro: A Complete Travel Guide

  • Jules
  • March 26, 2025
Dwarkadhish India
View Post
  • Uncategorized

The Divinity of Dwarka

  • Editor
  • March 7, 2025
View Post
  • Travel Resources
  • Uncategorized

The Transformative Power of an Iboga Retreat: A Journey to Healing and Self-Discovery

  • Jules
  • January 21, 2025
View Post
  • Uncategorized

Are Last-Minute Bookings Cheaper or More Expensive? What Private Jet Travelers Should Know

  • Robert
  • January 10, 2025
Favorite Beers of the World
View Post
  • Lifestyle
  • Uncategorized

Popular Beers of the World

  • Robert
  • January 8, 2025
View Post
  • Travel Writing
  • Uncategorized

The Last Visit

  • Robert
  • December 17, 2024
Pure Travel
  • About
  • Destination Inspiration
  • Tips & Advice
  • Guide
  • Travel Writing
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

Pure Travel
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}