São Paulo Anniversary Holiday Service Schedule

São Paulo turns 470 years old on Thursday, January 25th. This special day changes how state services work.

Here’s a quick guide for you:

Health Services

• Hospitals stay open for emergencies on Thursday.
• The Pró-Sangue Dante Pazzaneze is shut on Thursday and Friday. Mandaqui opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday only. Visit www.prosangue.sp.gov.br for more.
•  Dose Certa Pharmacies and the Elderly Reference Center (CRI Norte) won’t open on Thursday, returning on Friday. The São Paulo Institute of Geriatrics (IPGG) closes both days.
• Only specific pharmacies (FME) in São Caetano do Sul and Baixada Santista work on Thursday. A few more are open on Friday. Others stay shut.

Clinics and Poupatempo

• Some clinics (AMEs) close on Thursday, but not all. On Friday, a few more close.
• All Poupatempo centers shut on Thursday, open Friday. Online services stay available at www.poupatempo.sp.gov.br.

Transport

• Metro and CPTM adjust for the holiday. Some lines run less often. Check www.emtu.sp.gov.br for bus info.
• You can buy QR CODE tickets through WhatsApp at 11 3888-2200, the TOP app, or at stations.

Bikes, Pets, and More

• Bikes allowed on trains and buses at certain times. Pets too, if they meet the rules.
• Sabesp offices close on Thursday, but the phone line and website are always on.

Parks and Help

• Urban Parks’ hours are online. Civil Defense is ready to help at 2193 8888 or [email protected].

Food and Help

• Bom Prato restaurants serve food during the holiday. Check https://www.desenvolvimentosocial.sp.gov.br for locations.
• Disability services take a break on Thursday and back on Friday.

Offices and Culture

• Finance and housing services pause, resuming Monday. For fun, visit https://www.cultura.sp.gov.br for museum times and more.

This guide keeps your holiday smooth, showing how services link up during the celebration.

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