Brazil Sets Oct. 27 Observance for Public Servants’ Day, With Closures and Local Variations

Overview

• Federal offices observe a discretionary day off on Monday, Oct. 27 under Portaria MGI nº 9.783/2024, suspending in-person service at most agencies.
• Many states and municipalities advanced their observance to Monday, while others keep Oct. 28; Goiás declared a state holiday and Mato Grosso do Sul moved the date to Nov. 1.
• INSS branches nationwide will be closed on Oct. 27, with service available via the Meu INSS app/website and the 135 call center.
• Local schedules detail operations in places such as the Federal District, São Paulo, Belém, Teresina, Divinópolis, Itapetininga region, São José dos Campos, Petrolina and Caruaru.
• Governments emphasize continuity of urgent care, SAMU, hospitals, policing, sanitation and public transport, and Febraban says bank branches operate normally on Monday.