Dia dos Namorados 2026
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
📝 About Dia dos Namorados 2026
Dia dos Namorados, Brazil's equivalent of Valentine's Day, is celebrated on June 12, the eve of Saint Anthony's Day, as Saint Anthony is regarded as the patron saint of marriage and matchmaking in Brazilian Catholic tradition. Couples exchange gifts, flowers, and chocolates, and restaurants and hotels offer special romantic packages throughout the day and evening. The holiday is one of the highest-grossing commercial dates in the Brazilian retail calendar, with shopping malls and stores launching dedicated campaigns weeks in advance. Unlike most of the world, Brazil does not celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14 because the date falls too close to Carnival, which would overshadow the romantic occasion.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Friday, June 12, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Friday
- Days Remaining
- 75
- Category
- Cultural Festivals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 75 days until Dia dos Namorados 2026 on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Dia dos Namorados 2026 is on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Dia dos Namorados, Brazil's equivalent of Valentine's Day, is celebrated on June 12, the eve of Saint Anthony's Day, as Saint Anthony is regarded as the patron saint of marriage and matchmaking in Brazilian Catholic tradition. Couples exchange gifts, flowers, and chocolates, and restaurants and hotels offer special romantic packages throughout the day and evening. The holiday is one of the highest-grossing commercial dates in the Brazilian retail calendar, with shopping malls and stores launching dedicated campaigns weeks in advance. Unlike most of the world, Brazil does not celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14 because the date falls too close to Carnival, which would overshadow the romantic occasion.
Dia dos Namorados 2026 falls on a Friday.