Brazil
The following 2025 holidays in Brazil may impact certification lead times, as most laboratories and Certification Bodies (OCDs) typically suspend operations during these periods. Additionally, December and January mark the summer holiday season in Brazil, a common time for extended vacations across the industry, including at ANATEL and OCDs. As a result, delays in the homologation process are more likely at the start of the year.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
New Years Day |
Jan 1 |
|
Carnival |
Feb 17 – 18 |
|
Good Friday |
April 3 |
|
Tiradentes Day |
April 21 |
ANATEL, along with several Designated Certification Bodies (OCDs) and laboratories, generally suspend operations for a few days to the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
| Organization | Closure Dates |
|---|---|
|
ANATEL |
Dec 22 – Jan 2 (On-call support – reduced capacity) |
|
ICC |
Dec 22 – Jan 2 (On-call support – reduced capacity) |
|
CPQD (OCD and Lab) |
Dec 23–25, 31 and Jan 1-2 |
|
TUV |
Dec 25 and January 1 |
|
MASTER |
Dec 22 to Jan 5 |
|
UL |
Dec 24–25, 31 and Jan 1 |
|
NCC |
Dec 25 – 26 and Jan 1 |
|
SGS |
Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1 |
|
IBEC |
Dec 24 – 25, 31 and Jan 1 |
|
ELDORADO |
Dec 24-26, Dec 30 – Jan 1 |
|
LABELO |
Dec 23 – Jan 4 |
|
LADE |
Dec 24 – 26 and Dec 31 – Jan 2 |
|
NORMATEL |
Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1 |
|
QC-CERT |
Dec 22 to Jan 5 |
|
TECHLAB |
Dec 24 – 26 and Dec 31 – Jan 1 |
Mexico
IFETEL previously announced the following closure dates. While CRT has not officially confirmed whether these will carry over under the new regulatory structure, they are likely to remain the same.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Christmas |
Dec 22-26 |
|
New Years |
Dec 30-31 and Jan 1-2 and 5-6 |
Costa Rica
The Superintendency of Telecommunications (SUTEL) will be closed the following dates. During the closure, most operations will be suspended, however the institution will guarantee the continuity of those essential services that must remain active. On Monday, January 5, SUTEL will resume normal operations.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Christmas |
Dec 22 – 30 |
|
New Years |
Dec 30 – Jan 2 |
Argentina
Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) will be closed the following dates.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Christmas |
Dec 24 – 25 |
|
New Years |
Dec 31 – Jan 1 |
India
The Department of Communications will be closed on the following dates.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Christmas |
Dec 25 |
|
New Years |
Jan 1 |
|
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday |
Jan 5 |
|
Magha Bihu |
Jan 15 |
|
Republic Day |
Jan 26 |
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