STF and city halls declare optional workday for Brazil match

25 Mwezi wa sita, 2026

Imeripotiwa na AI

The Supreme Federal Court and local governments announced an optional workday on Monday, June 29, due to the Brazilian national team’s match in the 2026 World Cup.

The Supreme Federal Court declared an optional workday for next Monday, June 29, when the Brazilian national team plays at 2 p.m. Procedural deadlines are automatically extended to June 30.

The Federal District government adopted the same measure. Governor Celina Leão announced the decision on the morning of Thursday, June 25.

Belo Horizonte city hall followed suit. Mayor Álvaro Damião confirmed that municipal offices will close, except for essential services. The measure will be officially published on Friday, June 26.

Brazil qualified for the round of 16 after defeating Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, June 24. The opponent will come from Group F, which includes the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.

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