Brazil's weekend is Saturday and Sunday. most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead.
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The weekend in Brazil is Saturday and Sunday.
Shops: 9am/10am-6pm/7pm on weekdays, shorter hours Saturday, many closed Sunday
most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead
Many smaller shops close on Sundays, though malls and larger retail centers typically stay open.