In observance of these February 2024 holidays, some government offices, schools, and businesses around the world will close:
- First – Third day of Lunar New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, February 10, 2024 – Monday, February 12, 2024 in Hong Kong
- Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, February 10, 2024 – Monday, February 12, 2024 in Singapore
- Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, February 10, 2024 – Saturday, February 17, 2024 in China, Hong Kong and Macau
- Carnival and Ash Wednesday will be observed Monday, February 12, 2024 – Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America
- President’s Day/Washington’s Birthday will be celebrated on Monday, February 19, 2024 in the US
- Family Day will be celebrated on Monday, February 19, 2024 in Canada
As a result, criminal searches, drug and health testing and verifications with external dependencies are expected to be delayed 24 to 48 hours. We also recommend candidates and employees scheduled for drug and health services call their chosen clinic or laboratory to verify hours of operation.
For reference, here’s a global list of public and national 2024 holidays. Thank you for your continued trust in Sterling.