Workers and students in the state of Piauí will have opportunities for consecutive days off throughout October 2026. The first holiday will be on October 12th, a Monday, marking the Day of Our Lady Aparecida, who is the patron saint of Brazil and a national holiday, providing an extended weekend for many Brazilians.
Subsequently, residents of Piauí will enjoy another day off on October 19th, also a Monday, due to the celebration of Piauí Day, which is a state holiday. Furthermore, on October 28th, a Wednesday, State Public Servant Day will be celebrated, and this date is classified as an optional day off in state public administration offices, following guidelines established by the government.
The October calendar includes:
- October 12th (Monday): Day of Our Lady Aparecida, patron saint of Brazil – Holiday
- October 19th (Monday): Piauí Day - Holiday
- October 28th (Wednesday): State Public Servant Day - Optional day off
For the following months, the calendar forecasts:
- November: November 2nd (Monday) as All Souls' Day (Holiday); November 15th (Sunday) as Republic Proclamation (Holiday); and November 20th (Friday) as Black Consciousness Day (Holiday).
- December: December 8th (Tuesday) as Day of Our Lady of Conception (Optional day off); December 24th (Thursday) as Optional day off; December 25th (Friday) as Christmas (Holiday); and December 31st (Thursday) as Optional day off.