Rio de Janeiro treated the day as an optional workday (ponto facultativo) for public offices in connection with BRICS-related events in the city. The measure was linked to preparations and logistics surrounding high-level international meetings and associated security and mobility planning. While not a federal holiday across Brazil, such municipal decisions can significantly affect transportation, public services, and business operations in Rio. The announcement was part of a broader set of local scheduling measures around the 17th BRICS Summit period.
