Hugo Motta, president of the Chamber of Deputies (Republicanos-PB), said the political environment is favorable for a vote to end the 6x1 work schedule.

This legislative move would abolish the regime where employees work six days and have only one day off. Such a change would fundamentally alter labor conditions for millions of workers across Brazil, potentially shifting the national standard for weekly rest and productivity.

Motta said there is political will within the parliament to approve the end of the 6x1 scale. He said he is optimistic regarding the upcoming vote and said there is a favorable environment for the approval of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC).

Timeline expectations for the vote vary across reports. Motta expects the PEC to be examined in plenary on May 27, 2026 [1]. Other reports indicate the PEC could be voted on in plenary during May 2026 [2]. Earlier legislative steps included a vote in the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) scheduled for April 15, 2026 [3].

To facilitate the process, a special commission was created on April 24, 2026 [4] to debate and vote on the end of the 6x1 schedule. This commission followed an announcement on April 23, 2026, that the group would be installed the following week [5].

Motta said the legislative environment is currently supportive, suggesting that the PEC could potentially achieve unanimous approval. The president of the Chamber said the parliament's desire to address the work schedule is a driving force behind the current momentum.

“"I am optimistic about the vote to end the 6x1 scale."”

The potential abolition of the 6x1 work schedule represents a significant shift in Brazilian labor law, moving away from a rigid six-day work week. If the PEC passes in late May, it will likely trigger a broader national debate on labor productivity and worker well-being, while forcing businesses to restructure operational shifts to maintain service levels with fewer working days per employee.