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Regional public administration workers will have authorised time off on the afternoon of 30 July and the entire day of 31 July 2026 to attend the stages of the Madeira Wine Rally.
The Regional Government of Madeira has granted authorised time off to its workers during the days of the 2026 Madeira Wine Rally. The measure aims to allow employees to attend the event safely and comfortably, recognising its widespread popularity and relevance to the region.
The Regional Government Council Resolution No. 692/2026, approved in plenary on 15 July 2026, establishes the following periods of authorised time off:
The time off applies to workers in services, institutes, and companies under the supervision of the Regional Government. However, the resolution stipulates that services deemed essential must remain operational.
For services that operate continuously or that, for reasons of public interest, must work on those days, the resolution determines that conditions must be created for the respective workers to enjoy the granted time off at a later date, subject to agreement from their hierarchical superiors.
The Madeira Wine Rally is described in the document as one of the region's biggest sporting and popular events, mobilising thousands of people and contributing significantly to the dynamism of the local economy in the summer.
The €60,000 cost of legal representation for the Region and legal support in a court case has been rescheduled again. The order allocates €52,250 to 2027, alongside amounts assigned to 2016 and 2023.
The Regional Government has authorised a €21,000 programme agreement with the Madeira Tennis Association for the 7th Madeira Ladies Open International Tournament. The funding will be split between 2026 and 2027.
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries appointed Brígida Maria de Oliveira Brazão as a specialist adviser and Renata Isabel Pão Rosário as acting head of division. Both appointments take effect from 8 October 2026.