The long holiday begins this Saturday and high temperatures are expected in the region.
The extended holiday of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, celebrated this Monday (12), promises a lot of heat in Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region, with the day off starting this Saturday (10).
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Our Lady of Aparecida Day is celebrated on October 12th and often results in a long holiday.
Our Lady of Aparecida's Day is celebrated this Monday (12), but, for many workers who will have the day off, the holiday will be extended, starting this Saturday (10).
In Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region, the expectation is for very hot weather during the holiday.

Complete guide with schedules, routes, official pilgrimages and traffic closures for the Saturday of Círio de Nazaré 2026 in Belém.

Thousands of pilgrims walk along Via Dutra towards the Sanctuary of Aparecida for the celebrations of Our Lady, with increased inspection using drones for the first time. A 15-year-old teenager was run over in Taubaté and is in serious condition, while the PRF estimates that the number of pilgrims will surpass that of 2025, when more than 40 thousand people traveled the highway.
A few days away from the Círio de Nazaré 2026, the largest religious event in Brazil, preparations in Belém, Pará, intensify with the second official pilgrimage this Friday (9), involving the image's transfer over more than 50 km to Ananindeua, with an estimated 1.5 million participants. This year, the event expects to bring together around 2.5 million people, with an integrated security scheme involving state and municipal forces, including blockades operated by the Military Police, Detran and Municipal Guard on Monday (12). Guidance is given to the public on travel, use of public transport and care for personal belongings during the festivities.

The National Sanctuary of Aparecida announced special opening hours for the October 12th holiday. Parking, visiting the niche, medical center and masses will have extended and uninterrupted hours to accommodate pilgrims.

The Municipal Transport and Traffic Superintendence (SMTT) of João Pessoa announced an operation with 18 agents, three vehicles and 10 motorcycles to close roads from the Siqueira Campos neighborhood to Bugio, where the religious procession will end at Praça Vereador Osvaldo Mendonça, advising drivers to avoid the route and use alternative routes.

A five-meter sculpture of Our Lady of Fátima fell from a height of 16 meters in Dracena after winds of 107.8 km/h hit the region this Sunday (4), but remained intact without causing injuries or material damage, according to the local parish.