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TIRADENTES DAY

When is Tiradentes Day in 2024?

Tiradentes Day in 2024 is on the Sunday, 21st of Apr (4/21/2024).

Tiradentes Day is on the 112nd day of 2024. There are 254 days left in the year.

Tiradentes Day Facts

  • Date: Apr 21, 2024
  • National
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  • Celebrations: Public Functions
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Tiradentes Day is celebrated every year on 21st April in Brazil. The day is celebrated to commemorate the death of Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier, also known as Tiradentes.

The history of the Tiradentes Day in Brazil dates back to the Portugal era. During Portuguese rule in the country, the Portugal government levied heavy taxes on Brazilians despite low gold mining activity. Oppressed by the rule and inspired by the French Revolution, it was Joaquim Xavier who decided to start a liberation movement called Inconfidencia Mineira. The movment was meant to gain complete freedom from Portuguese rule.

Joaquim Xavier was a dentist by profession, and hence, the name Tiradentes, which is Brazilian for "Tooth Puller". As part of the liberation movement, it was decided that people would take to the streets on the day when tax was due, claiming complete independence from Portuguese rule. However, the plan was thwarted by Portuguese authorities and the rebels were taken into custody. It was Tiradentes who claimed full responsibility for the movement. After being tried for 3 years, he was hanged to death on April 21st, 1792.

Three decades after his death, Brazil was declared a republic and it was then that Tiradentes was declared a national hero. From 19th century onwards, 21st April is celebrated as the Tiradentes Day to celebrate the martyrdom of Tiradentes.

This day is a public holiday in Brazil with all government offices, schools as well as banks closed on this day. Government officials holding high positions pay tribute to Tiradentes on this day at Praca Tiradentes, a national monument dedicated to Tiradentes. The tributes are followed by an official government speech dedicated to the martyrdom of Tiradentes. There are not much celebrations as such on this day. Most Brazilizns choose to spend their day at home on this national holiday.

Tiradentes Day Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Tue
  • Apr 21, 2009
  • Tiradentes Day
  • Wed
  • Apr 21, 2010
  • Tiradentes Day
  • Thu
  • Apr 21, 2011
  • Tiradentes Day
  • Sat
  • Apr 21, 2012
  • Tiradentes Day
  • Sun
  • Apr 21, 2013

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Brazil in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
MondayMonJan 01, 2024Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonFeb 12, 2024Feb 12Carnival Monday
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13Carnival/Shrove Tuesday
FridayFriMar 29, 2024Mar 29Good Friday
SundaySunMar 31, 2024Mar 31Easter Sunday
SundaySunApr 21, 2024Apr 21Tiradentes Day
WednesdayWedMay 01, 2024May 01Labor Day / May Day
ThursdayThuMay 30, 2024May 30Corpus Christi
SaturdaySatSep 07, 2024Sep 07Independence Day
SaturdaySatOct 12, 2024Oct 12Our Lady of Aparecida
SaturdaySatNov 02, 2024Nov 02All Soul's Day
FridayFriNov 15, 2024Nov 15Republic Day
WednesdayWedDec 25, 2024Dec 25Christmas Day

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FridayFriFeb 09, 2024Feb 09National Pizza Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13Galentine's Day
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WednesdayWedFeb 14, 2024Feb 14Valentine's Day
ThursdayThuFeb 15, 2024Feb 15National Bagel Day
SundaySunFeb 18, 2024Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
ThursdayThuFeb 22, 2024Feb 22National Margarita Day
ThursdayThuFeb 29, 2024Feb 29Leap Day
FridayFriMar 01, 2024Mar 01National Employee Appreciation Day
ThursdayThuMar 07, 2024Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 10, 2024Mar 10Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 11, 2024Mar 11National Napping Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Walkout Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Pi Day
WednesdayWedMar 20, 2024Mar 20National Proposal Day
SaturdaySatMar 23, 2024Mar 23National Puppy Day
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SaturdaySatJun 22, 2024Jun 22National Kissing Day
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SundaySunJul 14, 2024Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 17, 2024Jul 17National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 21, 2024Jul 21National Ice Cream Day
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MondayMonJul 29, 2024Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
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SundaySunAug 04, 2024Aug 04National Sister Day
WednesdayWedSep 18, 2024Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
ThursdayThuOct 03, 2024Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
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FridayFriNov 29, 2024Nov 29Black Friday
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