Europe
- Italy: Travel Advisory | National rail strike action will disrupt train services across Italy from September 7-8, affecting Trenitalia and Mercitalia Rail passengers. Staff at Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, and Mercitalia Rail will participate in a national strike causing disruptions across major cities. The strike will take place from 9:18 PM on September 7 till 9:18 PM on September 8. The strike is in response to longstanding issues between labor unions. Travelers are advised to confirm and reschedule any train travel in advance. Travelers should anticipate delays and demand for other means of travel.
- Dublin and Doonbeg, Ireland: Security Advisory | The 2026 Amgen Irish Open will take place at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg from September 10-13. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Ireland from September 12-13, with engagements expected in Dublin before traveling to Doonbeg. The overlapping events are expected to attract large crowds, visitors, golfers, and media. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect traffic delays, road closures, and heightened security.
- Barcelona, Spain: Security Advisory | Thousands of people are expected to participate in celebrations across Barcelona on September 11 and cause localized disruptions. La Diada, Catalonia’s National Day, is marked annually on September 11 with cultural, political, and pro-independence events. In 2026, major pro-independence demonstrations are scheduled in Barcelona, Girona, and Amposta, with two marches in Barcelona converging at Plaça de Catalunya. Large crowds are expected to cause localized traffic disruption, road closures, and pressure on public transportation. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect delays and road closures and remain vigilant.
Americas
- Brazil: Travel Advisory | Independence Day celebrations on September 7 will cause increased travel and localized traffic disruption across Brazil. Brazil will celebrate Independence Day with public ceremonies, military parades, and events taking place nationwide. Large crowds are expected in major cities, including Brasília, where the main civic-military parade will take place along the Esplanade of Ministries from approximately 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Security measures and traffic restrictions will be implemented around the event. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to anticipate increased congestion, road closures, and localized delays in major cities. Travelers should also allow additional time for road journeys, avoid areas surrounding large public gatherings, and monitor local traffic conditions when travelling during the holiday period.
- Quito, Ecuador: Travel Advisory | Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) will suspend flight operations for 12 hours on September 12 and 26, air travel is expected to be disrupted to and from Quito. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport will suspend operations from 2:00 AM to 2:00 PM on September 12 and September 26. The temporary closures are expected to affect flights arriving at and departing from the airport during the suspension periods. The operational suspensions are scheduled to facilitate preventative maintenance works at UIO. Airlines are expected to adjust flight schedules to accommodate the temporary closures. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to allow additional time for journeys to and from the airport and check with airport or airline for updates and information.
- Chile: Security Advisory | Demonstrations and increased security measures are expected across Chile on September 11 during commemorations marking the anniversary of the 1973 military coup. Major demonstrations are planned in Santiago, where previous September 11 commemorations have resulted in clashes between protesters and security forces. Police may deploy tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds, while localized road closures and traffic disruption are possible around major gathering points. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations and areas where security forces are deployed, allow additional time for journeys, and monitor local media for updates.
Asia & Pacific
- New Zealand: Travel Advisory | Nationwide public sector strike action will disrupt government services across New Zealand on September 9. Almost 10,000 public servants will participate in strike action from 1:00 PM on September 9, affecting workers at the Department of Internal Affairs, National Emergency Management Agency, Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and Ministry of Social Development. Pickets and rallies are planned in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and other cities. The strike is in response to ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to anticipate localized traffic disruptions and increased demand around government offices and rally locations. Students requiring affected government services should expect potential delays and confirm appointments or services in advance.
- India: Security Advisory | Nationwide bank strike action will disrupt banking services across India on September 11. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) will conduct a nationwide strike on September 11 following unsuccessful negotiations with the Indian Banks’ Association over five-day banking, performance-linked incentives, and other employment-related demands. The strike is expected to particularly affect public-sector banks, with disruption potentially extending across the weekend due to scheduled bank holidays. SafeAbroad travelers should complete essential banking transactions in advance and anticipate potential delays accessing branch-based services. Travelers should ensure they have sufficient access to alternative payment methods and monitor updates from their banks.
- Singapore: Travel Advisory | Overnight Road closures will cause localized travel disruption across Singapore from September 7-12. Several slip roads connecting the Tampines and Loyang areas to the TPE and PIE expressways will close overnight from approximately 10:00 PM to 5:30 AM to facilitate bridge construction works. Alternative routes will be available, but travelers should expect localized congestion and longer journey times around affected routes. SafeAbroad travelers, particularly those traveling to or from Changi Airport during closure periods, should allow additional time for journeys and monitor local traffic conditions.
Africa & Middle East
- Nairobi, Kenya: Protest Advisory | The Linda Mwananchi political movement will hold a rally in Nairobi on September 13, potentially causing localized travel disruption. The Linda Mwananchi movement is scheduled to hold a political rally in Nairobi on Sunday, September 13, as part of its nationwide mobilisation campaign ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general election. The event follows previous rallies across the country, including an earlier Nairobi rally in March. Recent Linda Mwananchi events have experienced heightened political tensions and incidents of disruption, including the use of tear gas at a rally in Meru on August 30. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid political gatherings and monitor local reporting for changes to traffic conditions. Travelers should allow additional travel time.
- Accra, Ghana: Travel Advisory | A section of the Dr Busia Highway in Accra will close from September 7 for major drainage works, causing significant travel disruption. The westbound carriageway of the Dr Busia Highway between Pamprom Junction and First Light Junction in Accra will close from September 7 to facilitate drainage improvement works under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project. The first phase of the closure is expected to continue until the end of November 2026, with further restrictions planned as construction progresses. Travelers should expect increased congestion and longer journey times around affected routes and plan journeys in advance.
- Senegal: Health Advisory | Doctors will participate in a 48-hour nationwide strike from September 8-9, disrupting non-emergency healthcare services across Senegal. Doctors will stage a nationwide work stoppage affecting public health centers and hospitals, with emergency care services expected to remain operational. The strike has been organized by the Autonomous Union of Doctors of Senegal (SAMES) over demands for structural reforms to the public health sector, including improved infrastructure, medical equipment, and wages. SafeAbroad travelers should expect delays to non-emergency medical services and consider alternative healthcare arrangements during the strike.
