The Eiffel Tower was scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a staff walkout triggered by a dispute over the exclusion of female employees during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The group later issued an apology over the incident. SETE, the company responsible for operating the iconic Paris landmark, confirmed that the Hindu delegation had asked for the visit to be organised in a manner that would minimise interactions with women. The company said such conditions should not have been accepted and acknowledged the concerns raised by its employees.