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There could be disruptions in June
Anniversaries, election dates and local events can lead to restrictions and disruptions for tourists. Numerous events are scheduled for June 2024.
For travellers, it is good to know in advance which worldwide dates have the potential for disruption. In collaboration with International SOS, we compile the current upcoming dates and events on a monthly basis.
Anniversaries and public holidays with potential for disruption:
- 1 June 2024 Indonesia - Bali, Jakarta, Medan, Semarang, Surabaya. Pancasila Day. To commemorate the introduction of the state ideology (Pancasila, the Javanese term for «five principles») in a speech by the country's first president in 1945.
- 2 June 2024 Mexico. Presidential and parliamentary elections. Election-related disruptions are expected. There may be demonstrations and protests. Increased security measures expected.
- 5 June 2024 Israel, Palestinian territories - Eilat, Haifa, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah. Naksa Day. Anniversary of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in 1967. Palestinians may organise protests around this date.
- 5 to 9 June 2024 EU member states. European Union elections. Election-related disruptions possible. Demonstrations and protests may occur. Increased security measures expected. In Bulgaria and Belgium this coincides with their own parliamentary elections and in some other member states such as Italy, Hungary and Cyprus with local elections.
- 10 June 2024 Kurdish province of Iraq. Provincial elections. Election-related disruptions possible. Demonstrations and protests possible. Increased security measures expected.
- 10 June 2024 Papua New Guinea - Port Moresby. King’s birthday.
- 10 June 2024 China, Macau, Taiwan (China), Hong Kong (SAR). Dragon boat festival. Increased security and associated disruptions expected.
- 12 June 2024 Russia. Russia Day. On this day in 1991, the Russian parliament formally declared Russia's sovereignty over the Soviet Union.
- 12 June 2024 Philippines - Cebu City, Metro Manila. Independence Day. On this day in 1898, the Philippines gained its independence from Spain.
- 12 June 2024 Nigeria. Democracy Day. On the day the military handed over power to a civilian government in 1999, Democracy Day is celebrated with events mainly in the capital Abuja.
- 16 June 2024 South Africa - Johannesburg, Pretoria. Youth Day. Bank holidays to commemorate an uprising in the Soweto township in Johannesburg (Gauteng province) in 1976. Commemorative events and celebrations take place in Mthatha (Eastern Cape province), Pretoria (Gauteng province) and Thohoyandou (Limpopo province).
- 16 to 18 June 2024 Muslim countries. Eid al-Adha or Tabaski (Islamic festival of sacrifice). Exact date depends on the sighting of the moon.
- 17 June 2024 Argentina - Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santa Fe. Martin Miguel de Guemes Day.
- 19 June 2024 Northern Mariana Islands (US), United States - Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis-St Paul, New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington (DC). Juneteenth National Independence Day. Holiday commemorating the liberation of the African-American population of the United States from slavery.
- 22 June 2024 Mauritania. Presidential elections (1st round). Election-related disruptions possible. Demonstrations and protests possible. Increased security measures expected.
- 26 June 2024 Thailand. Senate elections. Election-related disruptions possible. Demonstrations and protests possible. Increased security measures expected, especially at polling stations.
- 28 June 2024 Mongolia. Parliamentary elections. Election-related disruptions possible. Demonstrations and protests possible. Increased security measures expected.
- 28 June 2024 Iran. Presidential elections.
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