anyone interested in developing a meaningful relationship with rio's inhabitants will benefit from being familiar with important dates and should attempt to acquire some basic knowledge regarding the history of the city's commemorations - this knowledge will create oppertunties for cultural exchange with locals, as well as ensuring ones own convenience, especially since public transport and retail services might be interrupted or altert on these days.

carnival week, which occurs right before lent and seven weeks before easter, in the month of february, is not a time for important business in rio, either formally or informally - in fact, july school recess, and both the christmas and new year holiday are also not ideal times for business trips.

on this page we listed all major holidays and important dates in rio de janeiro divided by month -  january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, and december.