Offices
Commercial offices, corporate headquarters, and administrative services in major business districts like Avenida Paulista, Faria Lima, and Berrini.
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Local time in Sao Paulo
5:55 AM
Thursday, September 17
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Banks
Retail bank branches, currency exchanges, and financial service desks regulated by FEBRABAN and Banco Central do Brasil.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Municipal subprefeituras, Descomplica SP centers, state Poupatempo citizen service hubs, and public utility offices.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Outside hoursRetail
High-street retail shops, outdoor commercial corridors like Rua 25 de Março and Oscar Freire, municipal markets, and shopping malls.
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Traditional sit-down restaurants, churrascarias, neighborhood bakeries (padarias), food halls, and late-night eateries.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Outside hoursB3 market
B3 Brazil Stock Exchange
10:00 AM - 5:55 PM
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Commercial offices, corporate headquarters, and administrative services in major business districts like Avenida Paulista, Faria Lima, and Berrini. Standard corporate operating hours.
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Thursday, Sep 17
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Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Brazil
01 Jan New Year's DayConfraternização Universal Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar16 Feb CarnivalCarnaval Passed
Bank, Optional. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar17 Feb CarnivalCarnaval Passed
Bank, Optional. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar03 Apr Good FridaySexta-feira Santa Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar05 Apr Easter SundayDomingo de Páscoa Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar21 Apr TiradentesDia de Tiradentes Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar01 May Labour DayDia do Trabalhador Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar04 Jun Corpus Christi Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar07 Sep Independence DayDia da Independência Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar12 Oct Our Lady of AparecidaNossa Senhora Aparecida 25 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar02 Nov All Souls' DayDia de Finados 46 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar15 Nov Republic Proclamation DayProclamação da República 59 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar20 Nov Black Awareness DayDia da Consciência Negra 64 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendar25 Dec Christmas DayNatal 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check B3 market calendarBefore you make contact
Local business guidance
Appointment Requirements
Most government services at Poupatempo centers and municipal subprefeituras require advance scheduling through official portals or the SP156 app.
Shopping District Differences
Outdoor shopping areas like Rua 25 de Março and Oscar Freire close by 18:00 or 19:00 on weekdays, whereas indoor shopping malls remain open until 22:00.
Dining Split Schedules
Traditional restaurants close between 15:00 and 19:00. However, neighborhood bakeries (padarias) and shopping mall food courts serve continuously throughout the day.
Banking & Digital Payments
While physical branches close at 16:00 on weekdays, ATMs, internet banking, and Pix instant bank transfers are available 24 hours daily.
Public Holiday Schedules
Major holidays such as São Paulo Anniversary (Jan 25), Carnival, and national holidays lead to office and bank closures, while shopping malls run Sunday hours.