Holidays in April: the main dates to rest in the month

Staying up to date with the holidays in April is a great idea for planning a trip or even a day off.

This is because the month of April comes right after Carnival and Easter, so it calls for some time to calm down.

But are there holidays in April? Is the 22nd, the day Brazil was discovered, a holiday? Does any municipality have an anniversary this month? And what about states?

Today's material was produced precisely to help resolve these and other questions.

So, to stay up to date with the special days of April, just join us in this reading! 

April is a great month to travel! 

Have you ever wondered what makes a month special for travel? 

It is true that this is an answer that depends on many factors, as each person has their own priorities when it comes to leisure.

But, only those who have tried to travel during the high season know the hardships that await travelers.

Overbooked flights, exorbitantly expensive tickets, hotels with limited vacancies (and the ones that do have are for mediocre rooms), attractions with triple the price, cities full of profiteers looking for tourists... Yes, the list goes on! 

If you enjoy the hustle and bustle and don't want to miss out on traveling during the holiday months of July, December, and January, all of this can be worth it.

But, for those who want to rest, or even prefer to enjoy the trip away from the hustle and bustle and spend less, it's worth prioritizing the other months.

And, the month of April is certainly an excellent opportunity, considering that it comes right after important dates, such as Carnival and Easter.

With this, the cities that went through the hustle and bustle of these holidays are beginning to bring things back to normal.

This includes cheaper and less crowded hotels, more affordable flights, and quieter attractions.

This is because April is one of the months considered "low season", where demand for travel declines.

The reason for this drop is precisely the events that precede it, so that people take some time to rest from the festivities.

And those who benefit from all this are the less adventurous travelers, who can enjoy everything for less and with more comfort.

The holidays in April can be a great opportunity to take advantage of these days off.

Later on we will see what these days are, and in which parts of the country they are valid! 

What are the holidays in April?

If before you saw the month of April as just another cycle of the year, after the previous topic that view changed.

That's because we saw that this could be a special month for those who enjoy traveling.

In addition to all the reasons we have presented, we can also add the weather.

This is because the month of April does not usually have such a distinct season, so the weather is milder.

So, no more suffering from sweat and much less chattering teeth from the cold: there is comfort and tranquility throughout the month.

But there’s no point in talking about all these advantages if there’s no real possibility of taking advantage of them.

This is because, unless the person takes a vacation during the month, only one holiday offers good opportunities.

The good news is that there are holidays in April, and we'll find out about them right now! 

21/04 - Tiradentes 

There are months of the year that have many holiday options, such as February, May and November.

April ends up not being a month with many holidays, since we only have the 21st as a national holiday.

April 21st is Tiradentes holiday, and this date is valid throughout the national territory.

This means that this is an official holiday, and not an optional holiday or a mere tribute.

Speaking now about the holiday itself, April 21st is a tribute to Tiradentes, an important name in the Inconfidência Mineira, who fought against Portuguese control.

Therefore, this is an important day in terms of the development of the fight for Brazil's independence from Portuguese colonizers.

This is certainly an important date among the holidays in April.

Is April 22nd a holiday? 

It is very difficult to find a Brazilian who does not know what is remembered on April 22nd.

So much so that many consider this date one of the holidays in April, but is it true?

April 22nd is popularly known as the day the Portuguese arrived in Brazil, on Pedro Álvares Cabral's ships.

From that day on, the colonization of Brazil by Europeans began, which directly interfered with the country's history and culture.

This is an important date, historically speaking, however, it is not considered a holiday.

This is because there is disagreement as to the day on which this arrival occurred.

For a time, the discovery of Brazil was celebrated on May 3rd, but everything changed in 1930, when the event was no longer considered a holiday.

Perhaps the reason for the change was the proximity to the 21st holiday. 

However, it is a fact that the discovery of Brazil is not a date represented in the group of national holidays.

Currently, this idea of "discovery" is even debated, since many experts argue that Brazil was not discovered, since the native peoples were already here.

Therefore, it is very unlikely that this date will ever be considered a recess, thanks to the discussions surrounding the event.

Holidays in April: municipal anniversaries 

Another possibility to take advantage of the holidays in April is on municipal anniversaries.

This is because, when cities celebrate their birthdays, it is common for the day to become a local recess.

This means that on that day, all non-essential work activities are suspended in order to promote celebration.

However, it is worth mentioning that municipal holidays are only valid in the municipality in question.

So, there's no point in Bertioga celebrating its anniversary if you live in Mogi das Cruzes, for example.

In this case, you will have to work, study, and say goodbye to rest in the middle of the week.

Therefore, it is worth researching the month of your municipality's anniversary to find out if this is an opportunity for you.

It is worth mentioning that the holiday is valid for those who reside in the city, because if you work in another city, activities there will not be suspended.

Are there state holidays in April?

Finally, we could not finish this material without talking about the state holidays in April.

State holidays usually include important events for the state in question.

This means that if something important happened in April in a given state, it is common for the state to declare recess on that day.

This most commonly occurs on state anniversaries.

In the month of April, only the Federal District celebrates its birthday, exactly on April 21st.

On this day, residents have access to special programs.

However, you may have noticed that the day falls exactly on Tiradentes holiday.

Therefore, it doesn't make much of a difference for those looking for extra days off, since it would be a holiday anyway.

Finally, this was the information about holidays in April.

Take the opportunity to plan ahead and spend the special dates of April next year in style!