Brazil
The following Brazilian holidays in 2025, as they may impact the lead time for completing your certification. During these holidays, most laboratories and Certification Bodies (OCDs) typically suspend operations. Additionally, December and January are summer months in Brazil, a common vacation period for many professionals, including those at ANATEL and OCDs. As a result, delays in the homologation process are more likely early in the year.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
New Years Day |
Jan 1 |
|
Carnival |
Mar 3-5 |
|
Good Friday |
April 18 |
|
Tiradentes Day |
April 21 |
ANATEL, along with several Designated Certification Bodies (OCDs) and laboratories, generally suspend operations for the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
| Organization | Closure Dates |
|---|---|
|
ANATEL |
Dec 23 – Jan 5 |
|
ICC |
Dec 19 – Jan 1 |
|
CPQD |
Dec 23-25, 30-31 and Jan 1 |
|
TUV |
Dec 23 – Jan 3 |
|
MASTER |
Dec 20 – Jan 2 |
|
UL |
Dec 24-26, 31 and Jan 2 |
|
NCC |
Dec 24, 25, 31, and Jan 1 |
|
SGS |
Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1 |
|
IBEC |
Dec 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Jan 1 |
|
ELDORADO |
Dec 23-25, 30, 31 and Jan 1 |
|
LABELO |
Dec 20 – Jan 2 |
|
LADE |
Dec 19 – Jan 3 |
|
NORMATEL |
Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1 |
Mexico
IFETEL is closed on the following dates.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Christmas |
Dec 19, 20, 23-27 |
|
New Years |
Dec 30-31 and Jan 1-3 |
|
Constitution Day |
Feb 3 |
|
Benito Juarez Day |
March 17 |
Costa Rica
SUTEL will be closed the following dates. On Monday, January 6, SUTEL will resume normal operations from 8:00am.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Christmas |
Dec 23 – 30 |
|
New Years |
Dec 30 – Jan 3 |
South Africa
ICASA will be partially closed between December 17, 2024 and Jan 1, 2025. Resumption of full operations on Thursday, January 2. While in the partial closure, a select number of essential business operations will still remain open and key personnel will be available for critical services.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Holiday Period (Partial closure) |
Dec 17 – Jan 1 |
India
The Department of Communications will be closed on the following dates.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
|
Christmas |
Dec 25 |
|
New Years |
Jan 1 |
|
Lohri |
Jan 13 |
|
Magha Bihu |
Jan 15 |
|
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday |
Jan 17 |
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