Is today a holiday? See places that celebrate Saint Peter's Day

St. Peter's Day, celebrated this Monday (29), changes the functioning of public bodies and services in different regions of Brazil.

The date is considered a state holiday in Alagoas and Roraima, as well as a municipal holiday in hundreds of Brazilian cities.

Cities with public holidays
The list of municipalities that have declared a public holiday is extensive and covers all regions:

- São Paulo: Cities such as Praia Grande, Ubatuba, São Pedro and Carapicuíba.
- Rio de Janeiro: Celebrations in Petrópolis, São João da Barra and São Pedro da Aldeia.
- Minas Gerais: Teófilo Otoni, Muriaé and Capinópolis are among the places with time off.
- Northeast Region: In addition to the state holiday in Alagoas, cities such as São Luís (MA), Aracaju (SE) and Campina Grande (PB) have specific schedules for dates.

In cities where the date is not made official by decree, business hours follow the regular business day schedule.

Meaning and celebrations
According to Catholic tradition, Saint Peter is the patron saint of fishermen and considered the leader of the founding of the church.

In addition to the religious aspect, the date marks anniversaries of political emancipation and historical milestones in various locations.

Source: CNN