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Brazil's Independence Day

Sep 11, 2022

7 de Setembro - Dia da Independência - 7th September - Independence Day

Bicentennial of Brazil's Independence (Bicentenário da Independência do Brasil - 1822-2022)

Brazil is celebrating 200 years (1822-2022) of Independence from Portugal this year. Brazil's Independence Day, also known as "7 de Setembro" (7th September), is a national holiday in Brazil. Millions of Brazilians celebrate the national day on the streets throughout Brazil.


Brazil's National Colors

Green and yellow (verde e amarelo) are Brazil's national color and that's why Brazilians wear yellow and green t-shirts when celebrating some special events.

Brazilian Flag

"Ordem e Progresso" means "Order and Progress".

The stars on the Brazilian flag represent the states in Brazil.

The Brazilian flag has been used to display our patriotism and love for the country.


In Brazil, the Flag Day is celebrated on 19 November.

Many people say that the green color stands for the rainforest (fauna and flora); the yellow color for the gold (wealth) and the blue color for the sky.

In fact, the colors of the Brazilian flag represent the family of Pedro I, the first emperor of Brazil. Your can read more about it by clicking here.