Castro declares optional holiday for Public Service Day on October 30

The municipality of Castro has issued Decree No. 742/2026, establishing an optional holiday (ponto facultativo) for municipal administrative offices on Friday, October 30. This date was selected to celebrate Public Service Day, shifting the observance from the traditional October 28.

While administrative activities will be suspended, essential services will remain operational. This includes health services such as the Unidade de Pronto Atendimento (UPA), the 24-hour UPA pharmacy, and the Samu emergency medical service. The Hospital Anna Fiorillo Menarim, managed by Instituto Moriah, will also continue its urgent and emergency care and patient transport.

Social assistance services, including Casa Pop, the Institutional Shelter, and the Tutelary Council, will maintain normal operations. Additionally, the Municipal Guard, Patrimonial Guard, municipal and intercity bus terminals, municipal cemeteries, and the airport will remain active. The Municipal Secretariat of Education will follow the standard school calendar.