New Year's Day Description
Celebrates January 1st, the first day of the calendar year. Brazil's most iconic celebration is the Réveillon in Rio de Janeiro, where millions dressed in white gather on Copacabana Beach for spectacular fireworks and offerings to the sea goddess Iemanjá. Across the country, families enjoy festive meals featuring lentils for prosperity. Most businesses and government offices close, with beach destinations heavily crowded throughout the holiday.
