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Holidays 7 December 2025 - 14 January 2026

Banks closed today? India’s Makar Sankranti bank holiday list for Jan 14–15, 2026

Banks closed today? India’s Makar Sankranti bank holiday list for Jan 14–15, 2026

Banks in Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh are closed Jan 14 for Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, with wider closures in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Maharashtra on Jan 15 for regional festivals. Uttar Pradesh shifted its public-sector bank holiday to Jan 15. Major metros including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad will see bank closures Thursday. Digital banking remains available.
14 January 2026
Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Cork Airport reported a 7% rise in passenger traffic over the Christmas period, with 164,000 travelers expected during the festive season. The airport surpassed three million passengers in 2025 nearly two months ahead of last year. Cork relies on connections via European hubs rather than direct long-haul flights. A €200 million upgrade is underway to expand security and lounge areas.
4 January 2026
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Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Stocks traded normal hours on New Year’s Eve, while U.S. bond markets closed early at 2 p.m. ET. Major indexes slipped in thin trading to end 2025, despite double-digit gains for the year. Overseas, London and Tokyo markets are also shut for the holiday.
1 January 2026
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Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canadian stock markets will remain closed Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, for Boxing Day, following an early close on Dec. 24 and a full closure on Dec. 25. The S&P/TSX Composite ended its last session lower on thin holiday volume, with mining stocks under pressure. Statistics Canada reported GDP fell 0.3% in October, the largest monthly drop in nearly three years, led by declines in manufacturing.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Major supermarkets and retailers in Jamaica, including PriceSmart, MegaMart, and aFreshe Marketplace, are closed on Christmas Day. Some service-station convenience stores and select 24-hour locations remain open, but with reduced hours, limited staffing, and cash-only transactions possible. Shoppers report shortages of basics and slower checkout lines. Pharmacies inside open minimarts may still be closed.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Most major retailers, malls, and grocery stores in Canada close on Christmas Day. Convenience stores, gas stations, and some pharmacies, such as 7-Eleven and select Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall locations, remain open, often with reduced hours. Movie theatres and some tourist attractions also operate. Shoppers are advised to check local hours before heading out.
25 December 2025
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Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Canadian stock markets, including the TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, CSE, and Cboe Canada venues, are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. Markets also close Friday, Dec. 26, for Boxing Day. On Dec. 24, trading ended early, with most venues closing by 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. ET. Regular trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29.
25 December 2025
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Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

The Australian Securities Exchange will be closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, for Christmas Day, with no trading or settlement. The last session before the holiday ends early at 2:10 p.m. Sydney time on 24 December. Trading resumes on Monday, 29 December, after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays and the weekend. Cboe Australia follows the same holiday schedule.
25 December 2025
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Christmas 2025 Bank Transfers Blocked for Four Days in the Euro Area: What TARGET2’s Shutdown Means for Your Salary, Rent and Bills

Christmas 2025 Bank Transfers Blocked for Four Days in the Euro Area: What TARGET2’s Shutdown Means for Your Salary, Rent and Bills

Standard euro bank transfers between different banks will be paused from 25 to 28 December 2025 across the euro area due to a planned shutdown of the ECB’s T2 payment system. The closure covers Christmas and the following weekend. Transfers ordered during this period will be processed from 29 December. Card payments, cash withdrawals, and instant SEPA transfers remain available.
7 December 2025
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