In 2023, Lula sanctioned the federal law that transformed the date into a national holiday; Until that moment, only the celebration of “National Zombie and Black Consciousness Day” was official
This Monday (20), celebrates for the first time the as a national holiday. This day, which honors the struggle and brought some significant changes to the city’s routine. Among the changes, the suspension of vehicle rotation in the capital of São Paulo stands out, allowing for greater fluidity in traffic. Furthermore, the bus lanes were opened for the circulation of cars, facilitating the movement of citizens.
In addition to the traffic changes, leisure cycle lanes will be available from 7am to 4pm. This initiative offers São Paulo residents the opportunity to enjoy the day for outdoor activities, such as cycling. For now, the streets of São Paulo are quiet, with no reports of congestion.
However, due to the holiday it is crucial that citizens remain aware of changes in public and private services that will not operate, for example the Post Office, Poupatempo and INSS agencies. For those who have bills due today, there is good news: they can be paid tomorrow, with no interest added and no loss.
Thinking about public transport, the operation will continue on a special schedule, similar to that on weekends. Commerce has optional outlets, with shopping malls opening at reduced hours. It’s worth researching before leaving home whether the service you need will be working.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the help of AI
