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Mid-month is considered the fifteenth day for counting deadlines
AnswerFor counting deadlines, unless otherwise provided by law or agreement, mid-month is considered the fifteenth day of any month, as per Article 132, § 2º, of Law No. 10.406/2002.
Reviewed on 2026-10-02 · next review 2027-04-02
Data
| What | Definition for counting deadlines | Source | Data date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-month | The fifteenth day of any month, unless otherwise provided by law or agreement | Law No. 10.406/2002, Art. 132, § 2º | 10/01/2002 |
Data consulted on 02/10/2026.
Basis
- Law No. 10.406/2002 (Planalto, in Portuguese): Article 132, § 2º, establishes that mid-month is considered the fifteenth day of any month, unless otherwise provided by law or agreement.
How it applies
The rule applies subsidiarily in counting deadlines when there is an explicit mention of "mid-month" within the 30 days that make up the regular cycle or any other corresponding period. If there is any specific legal provision or agreement between the parties to the contrary, the exception provided in this rule or particular contract prevails. In the absence of such a stipulation, the fifteenth day of the corresponding month is strictly used, ensuring legal accuracy in counting the 15th day as per Article 132, § 2º, of Law No. 10.406/2002.
Limits
- The definition applies unless otherwise provided by law or agreement, respecting the 15th day.
- This card covers only the legal definition of mid-month for counting deadlines according to the cited source.
- Any subsequent changes in legislation should be verified directly from the official Planalto source as of 10/01/2002.