Hino Nacional Do Brasil - Oficial Apr 2026

The music was composed by Francisco Manuel da Silva . It was first performed in public on April 13, 1831, to celebrate the abdication of Emperor Dom Pedro I and the accession of Pedro II. April 13 is now recognized as the "Day of the Brazilian National Anthem".

Before the current melody, the "Hino da Independência," composed by Emperor Dom Pedro I himself, served as the national anthem until 1831. Linguistic and Musical Style All You Need to Know About the Brazilian National Anthem Hino Nacional do Brasil - Oficial

The current, definitive lyrics were written by Joaquim Osório Duque-Estrada in 1909. They were officially adopted via a decree by President Epitácio Pessoa on September 6, 1922, to coincide with the centennial of Brazil's independence. The music was composed by Francisco Manuel da Silva