Good Friday

Make it longer

Fri 26 Mar – Sun 28 Mar is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

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Where to go for Good Friday

Good Friday gives Brazil a three-day weekend in early autumn, when the summer heat eases in the south and southeast. It is a good moment for historic church towns, wine country and waterfalls before winter arrives.

Budget-friendly

• São João del Rei · Minas Gerais

  A colonial gold-rush town with baroque churches, including São Francisco de Assis, and a long tradition of sacred music during Holy Week. Local cooking includes pão de queijo, slow-cooked pork dishes and doce de leite.

  Typically around 26 March: high 26°C (79°F), low 17°C (62°F), rain on 37% of days.

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• Diamantina · Minas Gerais

  This UNESCO-listed colonial town sits in the rocky highlands of the Serra do Espinhaço, with whitewashed houses, painted wooden balconies and trails to waterfalls nearby. It is also the birthplace of Juscelino Kubitschek, the president who built Brasília.

  Typically around 26 March: high 27°C (81°F), low 17°C (62°F), rain on 24% of days.

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Mid-range

• Foz do Iguaçu · Paraná

  The Iguaçu Falls can be seen from walkways on the Brazilian side, and the Argentine side is a short drive away. Milder autumn temperatures suit the trails, and the Itaipu Dam and a bird park round out a long weekend.

  Typically around 26 March: high 30°C (86°F), low 21°C (69°F), rain on 37% of days.

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• Bento Gonçalves · Rio Grande do Sul

  The town anchors the Vale dos Vinhedos wine area in the Serra Gaúcha, settled by Italian immigrants. Autumn follows the grape harvest, wineries offer tastings, and restaurants serve long Italian-style meals with polenta, galeto and pasta.

  Typically around 26 March: high 25°C (78°F), low 15°C (60°F), rain on 44% of days.

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• Porto Seguro · Bahia

  On the southern coast of Bahia, Porto Seguro has a hilltop historic quarter tied to early Portuguese colonisation, plus nearby beaches at Arraial d'Ajuda and Trancoso. The sea stays warm into autumn, suiting a beach-focused Easter break.

  Typically around 26 March: high 33°C (91°F), low 22°C (72°F), rain on 44% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.