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Operation of services during the holiday of Our Lady Aparecida

The national holiday of Our Lady Aparecida, celebrated on October 12, leads to changes in public services and commerce in several cities across Brazil.

9 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Next Monday, October 12, the Day of Our Lady Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil, will be a national holiday that will impact the functioning of various establishments and services in several cities across the country.

In Ribeirão Preto and Franca, public offices will be closed, while commercial establishments may open at the convenience of their owners. A survey of operating hours is available, according to reports.

In Caruaru, street commerce is expected to operate normally, but only in stores that have requested permission from the respective union. Shopping centers will also be open, but some services, such as banking agencies, will be closed during the holiday.

In Teresina, the situation is similar; stores in the city center will have reduced hours, closing at 6 PM. Other services and banks will not be operational, according to information from the Piauí Merchants' Union.

As for Maceió, while banks and the postal service will be closed, shopping malls will operate on special hours. On the other hand, most local retail stores are expected to remain closed, except for some specific ones, like toy stores, which may open.

In Fortaleza, essential public services will operate normally, and public transport will have increased schedules. In the Greater Recife area, there are also changes in commercial and public service hours, including cultural activities, which will be altered during the holiday.

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