What's open on Carnival in Sao Paulo?
Carnival is Brazil’s biggest party. Banks and government offices close for the four-day blowout; supermarkets and pharmacies stay open, and city-centre shops often close while beach areas trade. In Sao Paulo, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Droga Raia 24 Horas24/7 Duty Lojas 24 horas abertas todos os dias do ano, inclusive feriados nacionais Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 drogaraia.com.br |
Posto Ipiranga & AmPm 24/724/7 Duty Postos de combustível e lojas de conveniência abertos 24 horas Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 ipiranga.com.br |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 08:00–20:00 | 2026-02-16 paodeacucar.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 08:00–20:00 | 2026-02-16 carrefour.com.br |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 08:00–20:00 | 2026-02-16 atacadao.com.br |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 08:00–20:00 | 2026-02-16 extra.com.br |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-02-16 drogasil.com.br |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 metro.sp.gov.br |
