Matões Public Holidays 2026 – Local Holiday Calendar & Long Weekends

Q: What public holidays are observed in Matões?

Public holidays observed in Matões include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Brazil, since Matões doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Matões, Maranhão

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Matões, Maranhão? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Matões.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Matões observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Independência do Brasil on September 7) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Matões.

City Quick Links: Matões Profile | Matões Currency | Matões Travel | Maranhão Holidays

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Matões, Maranhão

This is Brazil's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Brazil's country-level and Maranhão holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Matões as anywhere else in Brazil.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Matões

These are Brazil's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Brazil's country and Maranhão holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Matões just as everywhere else in Brazil.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independência do Brasil	September 7	National Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Administration)	www.gov.br
Proclamação da República	November 15	National Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure	www.gov.br

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Matões

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independência do Brasil	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Matões

In Matões, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Matões, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 32,174 and running on the America/Fortaleza time zone, Matões follows Brazil's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Matões Public Holidays

Are banks in Matões closed on public holidays?

Yes. Matões's bank branches follow Brazil's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Matões?

Public holidays observed in Matões include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Brazil, since Matões doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Matões?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Matões so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Matões differ from other cities in Brazil?

No — public holidays in Brazil are set nationally, not city by city, so Matões observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Brazil. This page is a convenient Matões-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Matões use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Matões runs on the America/Fortaleza time zone. Since Brazil's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Matões — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Matões's public holiday dates come from?

Matões follows Brazil's national statutory holidays, published via www.gov.br — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Matões Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Independência do Brasil (September 7)

📍 Matões Quick Facts

State / Province: Maranhão

Population: 32,174

Time Zone: America/Fortaleza

Coordinates: -5.5189°, -43.1989°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -05:00 to -02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

View Matões Currency & Banks →

✈️ Travel Essentials

Emergency Number: 190

Driving Side: Right side

Matões Travel Guide →

Matões Directory
🏠 Matões Profile
💱 Matões Currency
✈️ Matões Travel
🏛️ Maranhão State Holidays

Current Date And Time In Matões, Brazil