LinkedIn·Tuesday, 25 August 2026·1d ago
September is just around the corner, and that means back to business. But bank holiday disruptions to your payments shouldn't be one more…
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September is just around the corner, and that means back to business. But bank holiday disruptions to your payments shouldn't be one more thing on your plate.
This month, the disruption to watch is in Asia. Japan closes for three consecutive days, and China and Hong Kong follow immediately after with their own closures, creating a continuous block of disruption across the region.
Build in extra lead time if you're paying into Asia this month and check the full calendar below before you schedule anything time-sensitive. ⬇️
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