# Local holidays and service changes in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/local-holidays-and-service-changes-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-10-21T23:55:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Various regional holidays and observances across Brazil have led to adjustments in public services and commercial operations. In Natal, the Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu holiday on October 3 resulted in the suspension of vaccination services at specific shopping mall locations, though the municipal health network remained available. Commercial hours in the Alecrim district and the city center were also affected. In late October, several regions implemented different schedules. Manaus maintained essential health services during its 357th anniversary on October 24. In Parnaíba, local commerce closed on October 26 for Merchant Day, while banks and public offices remained functional. In Cuiabá, the municipal government scheduled a break for Public Servant Day on October 30, ensuring that essential services like water supply and waste collection continued while suspending non-emergency specialized health services. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Brazil: Public Servant Day and local holidays impact services Public Servant Day on October 28 is a 'ponto facultativo' in Brazil, affecting federal offices while allowing states and municipalities to set their own schedules for essential services. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-servant-day-observed-in-brazil-with-musical-celebrations-and-administrative-guidelines ### 2026-10-02: Natal service and commerce schedules change for October 3 holiday The Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu holiday on October 3 will alter shopping hours and suspend vaccination services at specific mall locations in Natal, Brazil. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natal-service-and-commerce-schedules-change-for-october-3-holiday --- Cite as: Local holidays and service changes in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/local-holidays-and-service-changes-in-brazil