Montes Claros, a city in Brazil, will implement changes in municipal services due to the Carnival celebration. The local government has declared a holiday on Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, meaning public offices will be closed on these days. Normal business operations will resume on Wednesday, February 18, starting at 2 PM. However, essential services will continue to function without disruption during the holiday period.

Key municipal services have specified their operational schedules amidst the carnival festivities. The Ceanorte will remain open, as will the Mercados Sul and Central, which will operate daily until 5 PM, with reduced hours on Sunday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 17, when they will close at noon. Health services will remain accessible, with the Municipal Emergency Service and UPA operating 24/7 for any urgent needs.

Despite the festive closure of various city departments, other essential services such as garbage collection will operate as usual. Additionally, municipal parks, including João Botelho (Mangueiras), Sagarana, and Sapuca, will also stay open, providing recreational spaces for residents and visitors during the Carnival celebrations. This ensures that while festivities take precedence, community needs are still met knowing essential services remain available during this vibrant time.