Europe
- Paris, France: Protest Advisory | A nationwide public sector protest will occur in Paris and Île-de-France on September 29. Demonstrators will include teachers, firefighters, healthcare workers. Organizers have called on public sector workers to strike and protest in the streets around the Place de la République and Place de la Nation in Paris, while a CGT-RATP transportation strike is expected to begin on September 28 in Île-de-France. The demonstrations are related to proposed changes in the calculation of public sector employees’ salaries. Expect disruptions to transportation systems, primarily the metro, as well as schools and museums. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan around traffic and transportation disruptions, and should avoid key protest areas.
- Portugal: Travel Advisory | EasyJet cabin crew based in Portugal are scheduled to strike from October 2 to 6 over working conditions and scheduling practices. The action is expected to significantly disrupt operations at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports, with around 500 flights potentially affected during the strike period. Negotiations remain ongoing, so the strike could still be modified or cancelled. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to confirm flight status directly with easyJet before departure and allow additional time for alternative travel arrangements if necessary.
- Italy, Nationwide: Travel Advisory | Italian air navigation service ENAV has scheduled a strike on September 30 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Terminal stoppages and flight cancellations and delays are expected at airports throughout Italy including Linate, Naples, Bologna, Bari and Rome. The strike is due to staffing shortages and poor working conditions. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect delays and cancellations for mid-afternoon flights on September 30.
- Bremen, Germany: Travel Advisory | German Unity Day celebrations will take place across central Bremen from October 2 to 4 and are expected to draw several hundred thousand visitors. Extensive road closures will affect the city center, Osterdeich, Wilhelm-Kaisen-Brücke, Martinistraße, Ostertorsteinweg, and Am Wall, while public transportation will operate with diversions and some stops temporarily closed. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid driving through central Bremen and use public transportation or Park & Ride where possible. Travelers should maintain situational awareness.
Americas
- Lima, Peru: Travel Advisory | The U.S. Department of State maintains an active Level 2 travel advisory for Peru next week, from September 28 to October 2, warning travelers to exercise increased caution due to persistent civil unrest, environmental hazards, and crime. Demonstrators regularly organize impromptu blockades along the Pan-American Highway and major routes in the southern highlands, which triggers sudden transit disruptions for regional bus lines and tourist transport. Environmental officials also monitor localized flooding and landslide risks in the high-altitude regions, while police forces maintain a heightened security presence in urban centers like Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa to combat pickpocketing and scams. SafeAbroad advises personnel to avoid all political gatherings, monitor local media for road closures, secure trusted private transportation, and defer nighttime road travel outside major city limits.
- Santiago, Chile: Protest Advisory | Pro-abortion protesters will gather at Plaza Baquedano in Santiago, Chile, at 6:00 PM on September 28.The protest has been organized by local activist groups to commemorate International Safe Abortion Day on September 28 and demand global access to safe and legal abortion procedures. After gathering at Plaza Baquedano, protesters will march through the center of Santiago. Duration and turnout of the protest is currently unknown; while the protest is expected to remain peaceful, a heightened police presence will exist along the protest route. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations. Plan alternate routes circumventing Plaza Baquedano and Chile’s city center while the protests are ongoing, and monitor local media for timely updates.
- Guanajuato, Mexico: Security Advisory | The 54th Annual Cervantino Festival will take place in Guanajuato, Mexico, starting October 3. Festival International Cervantino is a popular performing arts and cultural festival, featuring free public performances such as the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, likely to increase crowds in the historic city center. Organizers are expecting to receive thousands of visitors, with increased traffic around major venues. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect heightened pedestrian and vehicle congestion. Plan transportation and itinerary plans well in advance.
- Guatemala City, Guatemala: Travel Advisory | Rock band Cuarteto de Nos will hold a concert at Parque de la Industria, Guatemala City, Guatemala, on October 1 at 8:00 PM. The concert will last until 11:30 PM with the exact turnout is unknown, but Cuarteto de Nos has a substantial following, and Parque de la Industria has a maximum venue capacity of 30,000. The Uruguayan rock band will be playing a “greatest hits” collection of theirs, as well as several songs from their newest album. Localized traffic disruptions around the venue are likely immediately before and immediately after the concert, as well as while the concert is ongoing. Travelers are advised to plan alternate routes if traveling near Parque de la Industria on the evening of October 1. Monitor local media for ongoing updates on traffic jams or unruly behavior from concert attendees.
Asia & Pacific
- China: Travel Advisory | China’s “Golden Week” holiday begins on October 1 and ends on October 7. Over 1 billion vacation trips are expected as Chinese workers have a 7-day holiday, with some people getting as long as 13 days when combined with other holidays and festivals. The large number of travelers will lead to congestion in all transportation areas. Highways are expected to have large traffic jams due to waived tolls during the holiday. Increased demand for flights may cause increased delays and congestion, especially when combined with national holiday travel in South Korea during the same week. Certain businesses may be closed during the Golden Week holiday, and those that remain open will likely be unusually busy. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to monitor local sources for updates on disruptions and delays to travel. Travelers should avoid scheduling large trips during the Golden Week holiday.
- India: Protest Advisory | Bank employees throughout India will strike from September 28 to September 30. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) is organizing the strike to pressure the Indian government into better working hours and conditions for bank employees. The strike is expected to disrupt in-person banking and create a backlog of transactions, delaying processing when the strike ends. ATM and other electronic banking functions are expected to remain in effect. The exact location of protests and the expected turnout are unknown, but may cause traffic disruptions. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests. Travelers should seek alternative travel routes to avoid areas affected by the strikes. Travelers should also expect disruptions to banking systems and should avoid any bank business if possible. Monitor local media for updates on protests and effects.
- Singapore: Security Advisory | Technology industry leaders throughout Asia will meet in Singapore for Tech Week Asia from September 29-30. The multi-day event will draw over 26,500 attendees and exhibitors, featuring more than 200 combined hours of conferences. Leaders from Taiwan’s semiconductor industry will make a notable appearance, looking to strengthen economic ties between Taipei and Singapore. Exhibitions will take place in Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands resort, known for its distinct three tower design connected by the boat-shaped Sands SkyPark. Due to the high volume of attendees traveling to the region and the high-profile nature of the event, traffic congestion, road closures, and a heightened security presence surrounding the resort are likely. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to prepare alternate transportation plans to circumvent the resort from September 29-30 and expect delays. They should also practice heightened situational awareness and comply with all law enforcement directives.
- Nagoya, Japan: Travel Advisory | The Asian Games Closing Ceremony will be held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on October 4 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Approximately 10,787 athletes from 46 countries will be in attendance at the ceremony, which will take place in Paloma Mizuho Stadium. The Stadium currently seats 35,000, but spectator attendance at the opening ceremony on September 19 was significantly lower than projected due to the landing of Typhoon Dujuan in Japan’s Kanto region, as well as logistical mishaps leading up to the event. Although attendance at the closing ceremony may be residually impacted by the same factors, the ceremony will cause traffic congestion, road closures, and elevated police presence near the stadium and throughout Nagoya. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to circumvent the stadium and its surrounding roads to avoid significant delays. They should also monitor local media on October 4 for updates on the event and its associated travel impacts.
Africa & Middle East
- South Africa: Protest Advisory | Anti-immigration demonstrators are expected to gather across South Africa on September 30, as the “March and March” movement’s second national deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country expires. Organizers have said they expect turnout to exceed the June 30 protests and have cited a figure of up to 1.5 million participants, though it remains unclear whether this reflects a realistic projection or an aspirational target. The June 30 action was largely peaceful but included isolated incidents of violence, looting, and mass arrests, and a similar pattern is possible this time. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to monitor local news for protest activity in major cities, avoid all demonstrations, and plan around potential travel disruption from large crowds.
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Travel Advisory | The 58th Middle East Watch & Jewellery Show will be held at the Expo Centre Sharjah, United Arab Emirates from September 30 through October 4. The exhibition will feature more than 500 brands from 19 countries spanned over five days. The event is expected to attract thousands of regional and international visitors, with the previous exhibition in June drawing in more than 97,000 people. Potential traffic congestion and transportation delays are possible around Expo Centre Sharjah and the surrounding roads. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to maintain situational awareness in large crowds and allow additional travel time when passing near the expo. Monitor local traffic updates anticipating congestion and take alternative routes if possible.
- Essaouira, Morocco: Travel Advisory | MOGA International Music Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary in Essaouira, Morocco, with five days of electronic music, cultural activities and live performances. Free events across Essaouira will begin on September 30 through October 1, followed by ticketed performances at Hôtel Le Golf d’Essaouira and Spa from October 2 through October 4. Large numbers of local and international visitors are expected along with increased pedestrian traffic and road congestion near the venue. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to maintain situational awareness in large crowds, monitor local traffic updates and allow additional time when traveling near the festival.
- Abu Dhabi: Travel Advisory | The Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) is scheduled to take place at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi from September 29 to October 1. The inaugural exhibition, organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport, is expected to bring together more than 20,000 policymakers, investors, developers, and industry professionals from over 50 countries. SafeAbroad travelers should allow additional time when traveling to or from the ADNEC area and consider using public transportation or booking taxis in advance. Travelers should also monitor local traffic conditions and event-related updates, particularly during peak hours.
