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What's open on Christmas Day 2026 in Brazil?

Known locally as Natal

Christmas Day falls on 2026-12-25. Christmas Day closes banks and government offices in Brazil. Many supermarkets open with reduced hours and some malls trade in the afternoon.

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On-Duty Pharmacies24/7 Petrol & EV
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Dec 25

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25 December 2026

Most chains open with reduced hours.

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Open

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Reduced

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Closed

All Categories 8 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Pharmacies & Chemists 2 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 2 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Christmas Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
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All Verified Chains & Venues

8 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & 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
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 08:00–20:00
2025-12-20
paodeacucar.com
Carrefour
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2025-12-20
carrefour.com.br
Atacadão
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2025-12-20
atacadao.com.br
Extra
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Reduced hours 08:00–20:00
2025-12-20
extra.com.br
Drogasil
Editorial
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2025-12-20
drogasil.com.br
Metrô SP & MetrôRio

Funciona com intervalos e tabela de horários de domingo e feriado

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
metro.sp.gov.br

Quick answers

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More holidays in Brazil

Independence Day 2026-09-07 Our Lady of Aparecida 2026-10-12 All Souls' Day 2026-11-02 Republic Proclamation Day 2026-11-15 Black Awareness Day 2026-11-20 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Carnival 2027-02-09 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Tiradentes 2027-04-21 Labour Day 2027-05-01 Corpus Christi 2027-05-27

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Christmas Day in Brazil?

Christmas Day closes banks and government offices in Brazil. Many supermarkets open with reduced hours and some malls trade in the afternoon. Confirmed open chains include: Pão de Açúcar, Extra, Drogasil, Droga Raia 24 Horas, Posto Ipiranga & AmPm 24/7. Typically closed venues: banks, government, some retail.

When is Christmas Day 2026?

Christmas Day falls on 2026-12-25 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Christmas Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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