Holy Week this year takes place between March 24th and 31st and some days during this period are considered national holidays. However, the Holy Thursday, despite being part of the week of Christian rites, It is not considered a national holiday.
This date is considered a normal working day, however, municipal laws may reverse this determination if they indicate that the Maundy Thursday is a day of rest. Officially, only Good Friday is considered a national holiday.
What are the dates of Good Friday and Easter in 2024?
According to the 2024 calendar, the Holy Week began on March 24th, ending a week later, on March 31st. In this way, the Good fridayalso known as Passion Friday, is March 29th.
Easter Sunday is March 31st, marking the end of Holy Week.
Check list of holidays in 2024
March 29, Passion of Christ – Friday;
April 21, Tiradentes – Sunday;
May 1st, World Labor Day – Wednesday;
September 7, Independence of Brazil – Saturday;
October 12th, Nossa Senhora Aparecida – Saturday;
November 2, All Souls’ Day – Saturday;
November 15, Proclamation of the Republic – Friday;
November 20th, National Zombie and Black Consciousness Day – Wednesday;
December 25th, Christmas – Wednesday.
