Bank branches will not be open on December 31 and January 1 due to the New Year holidays, according to Febraban (Brazilian Banking Federation). This Friday (26) as well as December 30 and January 2, opening hours will be normal.
According to Febraban, bank clearings, including TED (Available Electronic Transfer), will not be processed on December 31 and January 1. Consumption bills due on these days can be paid on the next business day without surcharge, but duties and taxes must be paid in advance. Pix will operate normally during the entire period.
“As a rule, taxes already have dates that fit the calendar of national, regional and municipal holidays. If this does not happen, it is advisable to pay in advance or, in the case of titles with a barcode, to schedule payment at ATMs, Internet banks and via the banks’ telephone service,” explains Febraban Deputy Director of Services Walter Tadeu de Faria.
The federation also recommends that customers use electronic means as an alternative to self-service areas in agencies. Banks’ digital channels allow you to make transfers, pay bills, and check your balance and statement. Telephone and correspondent banking services can be used.
Bank slips of customers registered as electronic drawers can be paid via DDA (Authorized Direct Debit).
SEE THE BANK OPENING HOURS AT THE END OF THE YEAR
| December 26 (Friday) | Normal operation |
| December 29 (Monday) | Normal operation |
| December 30 (Tuesday) | Normal operation |
| December 31 (Wednesday) | There will be no office hours |
| January 1 (Thursday) | There will be no office hours |
| January 2 (Friday) | Normal operation |
THE POST OFFICE AND THE INSS ALSO HAVE AN OPERATION CONCERNED
Post Office and INSS agencies will not open on January 1 due to the New Year holidays. On December 31, INSS agencies will only open until 1 p.m.
In the case of Correios, there will also be no deliveries on the 1st, but the digital channels operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to the public company.
It is possible to speak to Correios via the website (www.correios.com.br/falecomoscorreios/central-de-atendimento), by telephone (4003-8210 and 0800-881-8210, or 0800-881-8211 for the hearing impaired), WhatsApp (11 4003-8210) or via the portal’s chatbot.
The addresses and opening hours of physical agencies are also available on the website https://buscaagencia.correios.com.br/app/index.php.
CHECK HOW THE POST OFFICE WORKS
| December 26 (Friday) | Normal operation |
| December 29 (Monday) | Normal operation |
| December 30 (Tuesday) | Normal operation |
| December 31 (Wednesday) | Normal operation |
| January 1 (Thursday) | There will be no office hours |
| January 2 (Friday) | Normal operation |
OPERATION OF INSS AGENCIES
| December 26 (Friday) | Normal operation |
| December 29 (Monday) | Normal operation |
| December 30 (Tuesday) | Normal operation |
| December 31 (Wednesday) | Open until 1 p.m. in agency |
| January 1 (Thursday) | There will be no office hours |
| January 2 (Friday) | Normal operation |
SEE THE 2026 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
January
FEBRUARY
April
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April 3 (Friday): Good Friday – national holiday
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April 5 (Sunday): Easter Sunday
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April 21 (Tuesday): Tiradentes – national holiday
Can
June
September
October
November
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November 2 (Monday): All Saints’ Day – national holiday
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November 15 (Sunday): Proclamation of the Republic – national holiday
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November 20 (Friday): Zombie and Black Consciousness Day – national holiday
December
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December 24 (Thursday): Christmas Eve – optional point after 2 p.m.
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December 25 (Friday): Christmas – national holiday
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December 31 (Thursday): New Year’s Eve 2027 – optional point after 2 p.m.
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