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🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Bank Holiday March: Five Consecutive Days of Bank Closures at the Start of March! Find Out How Many Days Off There Are This Month

At the beginning of March, various banks across India will be closed for five consecutive days, disrupting services due to holidays.

Feb 27 • 07:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uberaba 206 years: See what opens and closes during the municipal holiday

The city of Uberaba will celebrate its 206th anniversary on March 2, impacting local commerce and public services during the holiday.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IT IS WORTH KNOWING ⟩ How payments will move on Estonia's birthday?

The article explores the payment processing schedule of various Estonian banks on the occasion of Estonia's birthday, February 24.

Feb 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What days in March are banks closed and why

In March, banks in Argentina will be closed on March 23 and March 24 due to a tourist holiday and a national day of remembrance, respectively.

Feb 22 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bad weather will not disrupt holiday departures this weekend, assures the Minister of Transport

The French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot assures that upcoming winter holiday departures will not be affected by bad weather, citing improvements in transport services.

Feb 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ash Wednesday: see what opens and what closes in Fortaleza

The article informs about the operational changes in Fortaleza on Ash Wednesday following the intense Carnival celebrations, indicating that it's not a public holiday but a day with optional work for public servants.

Feb 18 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tourism experience matters

The recent Carnival holiday in Ecuador revealed issues in tourism management despite a significant investment by local governments.

Feb 17 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baby born during carnival at support base of concessionaire on BR-101, in ES

A baby was born in a support base along the BR-101 highway in Espírito Santo during the Carnival holiday.

Feb 17 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: see what opens and closes in Piracicaba and Limeira during the holiday

The operating hours of public services and businesses in Piracicaba and Limeira, Brazil, will change due to the upcoming Carnival holiday.

Feb 15 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How private banks will operate on Monday and Tuesday for the carnival holiday

Private banks in Ecuador will provide limited services during the carnival holiday, ensuring customers can perform various transactions via ATMs, non-bank correspondents, and digital banking.

Feb 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Even without a holiday, Carnival changes services in Campo Grande; check how the week will be

Carnival will affect the functioning of public bodies and some commerce in Campo Grande from February 16 to 18, 2026, despite not being a national holiday.

Feb 15 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check what opens and closes during the Carnival holiday in Itapetininga and Tatuí

Public service operation hours in Itapetininga and Tatuí will be affected during the Carnival holiday, with some services remaining closed until Thursday, February 19.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidents' Day 2026: What's Open and Closed in the U.S. on February 16

On Presidents' Day 2026, many government offices and public services in the United States will be closed, while the retail sector will likely hold special promotions.

Feb 15 • 00:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what opens and what closes during carnival in the central-west of São Paulo

The city of Bauru outlines the schedule for municipal services during the carnival holiday, detailing closures and modifications for health services, administrative offices, and municipal parks.

Feb 14 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: see what opens and closes during the festivities in Amapá

The state of Amapá in Brazil announces changes in public service and business operations during Carnival 2026, including a holiday and optional working days.

Feb 14 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what opens and closes in health, transportation, markets, and public services during Carnival in Santos

The city of Santos has announced changes to public services during the Carnival holiday, affecting operations in health, transportation, markets, and public services.

Feb 14 • 15:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Head-On Collision In Pelkosenniemi – Several Seriously Injured

A head-on collision involving two cars in Pelkosenniemi, Lapland, has resulted in multiple serious injuries.

Feb 14 • 11:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidents' Day 2026: What will be open and closed in New York on February 16

The article discusses the changes in service availability in New York City on Presidents' Day 2026, which falls on February 16.

Feb 13 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check what opens and what closes in Sorocaba during Carnival

The article outlines the schedule of public services in Sorocaba, Brazil, during the Carnival holiday.

Feb 13 • 18:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidents' Day: What Will Be Open and Closed in Florida on February 16

This article provides a guide to local services and businesses operating on Presidents' Day in Florida.

Feb 13 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Cuiabá: see what will open and close in the coming days

During Carnival in Cuiabá, the public services and commerce will experience changes due to the declared optional holiday by the municipality.

Feb 13 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check the calendar of holidays and optional points in 2026 for Manaus

The Manaus City Hall has published the holiday and optional points calendar for 2026, providing essential information to the public and city officials.

Feb 13 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check what opens and what closes during Carnival in Montes Claros

The city of Montes Claros has declared a holiday for municipal offices during Carnival, affecting their operating hours for the festivities.

Feb 13 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo will have traffic restrictions suspended from Monday (16) to Wednesday (18); see what is open and closed during Carnival

São Paulo is suspending vehicle traffic restrictions for the Carnival holiday from Monday to Wednesday, while several public services will be closed during this period.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

VAT is reduced to 8% for tourism activities during Carnival holidays

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has announced a temporary reduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 8% for tourism services during the upcoming Carnival holiday period.

Feb 12 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival: see what opens and what closes during the holiday in Jundiaí

The city of Jundiaí will adjust its public services during the Carnival holiday, with some services remaining operational while others will be closed until post-holiday.

Feb 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: see what opens and closes in cities in the interior of SP during the festive days

The 2026 Carnival in São Carlos, Araraquara, and nearby cities will alter the operation of public services, businesses, and banks, with most municipalities observing holidays on February 16 and 17.

Feb 12 • 19:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the bank hours during the Carnival holiday

Banks in Ecuador will maintain financial services during the extended Carnival holiday from February 14 to 17, ensuring access through various channels.

Feb 12 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre will have a mandatory holiday during Carnival; see what opens and what closes

The state of Acre in Brazil will observe a mandatory holiday during Carnival, affecting various services and establishments from February 16 to February 18.

Feb 12 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Palmas and Government of TO declare optional point on Carnival, and servers will have four days off

Employees of the City Hall of Palmas and the Tocantins state government will have four days off for Carnival, including a municipal holiday next Monday and Tuesday.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Banks announce changes to working hours on Monday and which services will not be provided

Banks in Lithuania will alter their working hours and service availability on February 16 due to the holiday, advising customers to complete payments before February 13.

Feb 12 • 07:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Childcare services keep weekday rates during the Seollal holiday, support services for victims of violence also operate normally

During the Seollal holiday, crisis counseling services for youth, victims of violence, and multicultural families will continue to operate normally, with childcare services maintaining weekday pricing.

Feb 12 • 03:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: see what opens and closes during the holiday in Rio

The upcoming Carnival holiday in Rio de Janeiro will lead to altered operating hours for various services, including banks, supermarkets, and healthcare units.

Feb 11 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: Teresina City Hall declares optional holiday

The city government of Teresina has declared days off during Carnival, with state workers also getting an extended break; essential services will continue to operate.

Feb 11 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: City Hall of Aracaju declares optional holiday

The Mayor of Aracaju has declared an optional holiday for public sector employees during the Carnival festivities from February 16 to 18, 2026.

Feb 11 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campina Grande declares an optional holiday for Carnival 2026

The municipal government of Campina Grande, Brazil, has declared an optional holiday during Carnival 2026, suspending public administrative activities from February 16 to February 18.

Feb 10 • 20:43 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China calls on delivery, ride-hailing firms to respect gig-worker rights ahead of holiday

China's government has urged major logistics and ride-hailing companies to safeguard the rights of gig workers as the Lunar New Year approaches.

Feb 10 • 02:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pernambuco decrees optional point for public servants during carnival

The government of Pernambuco has declared an optional holiday for public servants in non-essential services during this year's carnival.

Feb 7 • 20:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Post Chaos Hits Sick Children and Crushes Holiday Dreams: 'It's Completely Absurd'

Post chaos in Denmark, stemming from a transition in postal services, is negatively impacting families with sick children and disrupting much-anticipated holidays.

Feb 7 • 19:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘I reclaimed over £12,000 from my employer after using quick holiday pay trick’

A woman in Scotland successfully reclaimed over £12,000 in unpaid holiday pay through a straightforward verification process, highlighting that many workers may be entitled to similar compensation.

Feb 5 • 04:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Holiday in Taubaté: Know what is open and closed in the city between Thursday (5) and Friday (6)

Taubaté, SP will observe a holiday on February 5, affecting public service hours from Thursday to Friday.

Feb 4 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Know what opens and what closes on the anniversary holiday of Macapá

Macapá is celebrating its 268th anniversary, and municipal and state public service hours will be altered or unavailable due to the holiday.

Feb 3 • 17:36 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Bank Holidays: Banks will be closed for 9 days in February, these 4 services will not be available, see the complete holiday list

In February 2026, banks in India will be closed for a total of 9 days due to weekly holidays and festivals as per the Reserve Bank of India's calendar.

Feb 3 • 01:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

La Poste: online services inaccessible again after a 'cyberattack'

La Poste's online services are once again unavailable following a cyberattack, just days after a previous incident disrupted parcel tracking during the holiday season.

Jan 1 • 08:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Traffic through the tunnel under the English Channel resumed

Eurostar announced that train services through the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK and France, have resumed gradually following a multi-hour suspension due to a technical issue, disrupting many passengers' plans during the New Year holiday peak.

Dec 30 • 18:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Blackout in the Channel Tunnel: Eurostar trains stopped, chaos at the station

Eurostar suspended all cross-border services to and from London on Tuesday due to a power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel, causing significant travel disruptions during the busy winter holiday period.

Dec 30 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Banks: How They Will Operate on New Year's Day

Banks will operate normally on New Year's Eve but will be closed on January 1st, resuming services on January 2nd.

Dec 28 • 10:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trenitalia's plan for the holidays anticipates an influx of 23 million

During the Christmas holidays, Italy expects around 23 million passengers to choose trains for travel, prompting Trenitalia to enhance its services to manage the increased demand.

Dec 27 • 04:00 UTC

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