Across the country, Brazilians who love the Carnival they started celebrating the party on Friday (17). Despite not being officially a national holiday, the carnival period has a lot of influence on the calendar and functioning of public bodies, commerce and even banks.

Even those who do not intend to enjoy the party should pay attention to the changes that the period brings to everyday activities. It is recommended that the payment of bills payable for the days of revelry, for example, whether paid in advance or through bank apps, which will operate normally during Carnival.

However, a large portion of citizens may need bank branches for other operations: withdrawal of benefits. Retirement payments, pensions and programs such as Bolsa Família and the Gas voucher They are usually held in the second fortnight of each month, a period in which Carnival takes place in February.

According to the schedule of these payments, There will be no deposits into beneficiaries' accounts on Monday (20) and Tuesday (21). Likewise, bank branches across the country will be closed these two days. In-person service at banks will resume on Wednesday, starting at noon, according to information from the Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban).

Finally, how will banks operate during Carnival?

Customers who are concerned about possible fines By not making any payments during the Carnival period, they can be left worrying. Bank websites and applications have bank transfer and bill payment features. This is the solution recommended by Febraban.

If the concern is because a payment that should have been made during the holiday was not made, the following information should be taken into account. Consumption bills (water, energy, telephone) and payment slips due during Carnival days can be paid off on Wednesday (22) without the addition of fines.

Furthermore, charges for the month of February usually take place on dates adjusted to the holiday calendar.

Bolsa Família payment calendar – February 2023

• NIS final 1 – February 13;
• NIS final 2 – February 14;
• NIS final 3 – February 15;
• NIS final 4 – February 16;
• NIS final 5 – February 17;
• NIS final 6 – 22 February;
• NIS final 7 – February 23;
• NIS final 8 – 24 February;
• NIS final 9 – 27 February;
• NIS final 0 – February 28th.