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Changes in Work Shift Alter Supermarket Operations, with Adoption of 5×2 Schedule, Closure of Stores on Sundays and Reduction of Hours in Units in the Interior of São Paulo, in a Move That Could Gain National Scale Starting in 2026.
The Pague Menos supermarket chain announced that it will expand, starting in 2026, the adoption of the 5×2 schedule, a model that provides for five consecutive working days and two consecutive days off for employees.
According to the company, this work shift format is already in operation in units located in Limeira and São Pedro, in the interior of São Paulo.
The strategy now is to gradually implement it, reaching other cities throughout 2026, without a fixed schedule for the completion of the process being disclosed.
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The reorganization of the work shift comes with direct changes in the operation of some stores, especially on Sundays, traditionally one of the busiest days in the food retail sector.
In Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, the unit identified as Store 40, located on Rua Treze de Maio, will stop operating on Sundays starting on January 18.
The decision was communicated to the public through information disclosed locally, indicating that the change is part of the adaptation process to the new work schedule adopted by the chain.
5×2 Schedule Becomes Part of Operational Planning for 2026
The company relates the expansion of the 5×2 schedule to the need to reorganize teams, shifts, and operating hours of the units.
In the model, workers will have two consecutive days off, which requires a redistribution of the workforce throughout the week.
This change alters the traditional logic of schedules practiced in the supermarket sector, especially in stores that concentrate a significant portion of revenue on weekends.
Even confirming the continuation of the implementation in 2026, the chain did not inform when all units are expected to operate fully in this format.
No details were disclosed about which municipalities should be prioritized in the next stage of the expansion.
So far, there is no official information on how many stores already have set dates for the complete adaptation of teams to the new work shift.
Store in Santa Bárbara d’Oeste Ends Sunday Operations
Among the already confirmed changes, the most significant involves Store 40, in Santa Bárbara d’Oeste.
The unit located on Rua Treze de Maio will stop attending the public on Sundays starting on January 18, maintaining normal operations on other days of the week.
The change represents a total closure on the last day of the week, a scenario that is still uncommon in Brazilian food retail.
Institutional records from the chain itself identify the unit as part of the group of supermarkets operated by the company in the interior of São Paulo.
Reduction of Sunday Hours in Tietê, Boituva, and Araras
In addition to the total closure in Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, other units of the chain will undergo a reduction in operating hours on Sundays.
Stores 19 and 42, in Tietê, Store 20, in Boituva, and stores 24 and 25, in Araras currently operate from 7 AM to 8 PM on that day.
Starting January 25, these units will operate from 8 AM to 6 PM on Sundays.
The company stated that the adjustments are part of the same process of expanding the 5×2 schedule, requiring operational adjustments to ensure two consecutive days off for employees.
According to the information disclosed, the reorganization of hours aims to align the operation of the stores with the new structure of the teams.
Local publications and reports indicate that these changes are part of a broader plan for internal restructuring, still underway.
So far, there is no official confirmation of the adoption of similar measures in other cities throughout the year.
Internal Reorganization and Impact on Retail
The available information indicates that the implementation of the 5×2 schedule is expected to continue advancing throughout 2026, accompanied by adjustments in customer service.
Changes such as Sunday closures and reduced hours represent a significant transformation in the dynamics of the supermarket sector, historically marked by long hours and continuous operation on weekends.
Institutional texts and reports indicate that the chain operates in several cities, with dozens of units and thousands of employees, which broadens the potential reach of the announced changes.
Although there is still no complete calendar with all stages of the implementation, the set of measures already disclosed indicates a structural reorganization in the company’s operation model.
With the 5×2 schedule advancing and changes already scheduled for January in specific units, which cities are expected to enter the next cycle of changes in supermarket operations on Sundays in 2026?
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