Feriado prolongado começa neste sábado e a expectativa é de altas temperaturas na região.
O feriado prolongado de Nossa Senhora Aparecida, celebrado nesta segunda-feira (12), promete muito calor no Vale do Paraíba e região bragantina, com início da folga neste sábado (10).
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O Dia de Nossa Senhora Aparecida é celebrado em 12 de outubro e frequentemente resulta em feriado prolongado.
O Dia de Nossa Senhora Aparecida é celebrado nesta segunda-feira (12), mas, para muitos trabalhadores que terão folga, o feriado será prolongado, já a partir deste sábado (10).
No Vale do Paraíba e região bragantina, a expectativa é de muito calor durante o feriado.

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.