Thursday, 7 September 2026 — Brazil celebrates on Monday Independence Day, a date that marks the 204 years of the process that led to the separation of Portugal, proclaimed on September 7, 1822 by Dom Pedro I.

Shows and celebrations

The September 7 celebrations take place in different Brazilian cities, with civic-military parades, cultural presentations and participation of the population. In Brasilia, the traditional parade brings together authorities, members of the Armed Forces, security forces and students.

The date is also marked by the presence of green and yellow colors in streets, houses and manifestations of patriotism throughout the country.

A Date That Changed History

Brazil's independence was declared by Dom Pedro on the banks of the Ipiranga stream in São Paulo in 1822. The episode became known as “Ipiranga’s Scream”, symbolizing the political break with Portugal.

Although the announcement took place on September 7, conflicts and the process of consolidation of independence continued later in different regions of the Brazilian territory.

INFODAY — CONCLUSION

More than two centuries later, September 7 remains one of the main dates of the national calendar, recalling one of the most important events in Brazil's formation as an independent country.

September 7 — BRAZIL INDEPENDENCE DAY

“A history that goes through generations.”