The Aracaju city government moved the optional day off for Public Servants Day from Wednesday, October 28, to Friday, October 30, 2026. On that day, municipal executive-branch agencies and entities will not operate their regular administrative offices. The decree safeguards essential services and activities that cannot be interrupted. Specific opening hours for markets, health facilities and urban waste collection on October 30 still need to be confirmed through announcements from the relevant departments.
What is confirmed for October 30
Municipal Decree No. 8,891, dated October 14, 2026, and published on October 15, exceptionally moves the optional day off linked to Public Servants Day. The measure applies to municipal agencies and entities under Aracaju’s executive branch and excludes essential activities and services that cannot be discontinued.
- Municipal executive-branch administrative offices: no regular office hours on Friday, October 30.
- Essential services and activities that cannot be interrupted: continuity is protected by the decree, subject to arrangements by the agency in charge.
- Private businesses, state government offices and federal services: their schedules are not automatically determined by this municipal decree.
Healthcare, markets, waste collection and other services: what remains unconfirmed
As of the October 20, 2026 review, the city announcement did not include a complete list of operating facilities and hours for October 30. It would therefore be misleading to reuse schedules from other holidays as though they applied on this date.
- Healthcare: await specific guidance on emergency care, primary care units, outpatient services and other municipal facilities. Continuity of essential services does not mean that every facility will operate normally.
- Municipal markets and street markets: their opening and closing hours on October 30 were not detailed in the announcement reviewed.
- Waste collection and urban cleaning: indispensable services are protected, but collection routes and possible schedule changes require operational confirmation.
- Public transport: the decree does not set bus timetables or justify assuming Sunday or holiday schedules.
- Municipal administrative services: check the specific office or facility notice before traveling.
Does the optional day off apply throughout Sergipe?
No. Decree No. 8,891/2026 concerns the Aracaju municipal executive branch. It does not, by itself, change schedules for state or federal offices, neighboring municipalities or private companies. Public Servants Day is observed on October 28, but the municipality moved its optional day off to October 30.
When to check again
Anyone relying on in-person assistance, vaccination, appointments, markets or waste collection should check specific notices from the city government and service providers on October 28 and 29, before Friday, October 30. This guidance reflects sources reviewed on October 20, 2026, and should be revised if new official schedules are issued.
