Calendar & Holiday News Archive

In 2026, Friday the 13th Has an Evil Twin

This year, we get two Friday the 13ths in a row. Find out what makes this (un)lucky coincidence so special.

Vietnam: New Public Holiday on Nov. 24

Vietnam is set to add a new paid public holiday on November 24 to promote culture as the country undergoes rapid economic growth.

Best Days to Take Off in the US in 2026

Choose your vacation days wisely this year and get nine days off for the price of four.

Best Days to Take Off in Australia in 2026

Here’s how you can get the most out of your holiday time in Australia this year.

Best Days to Take Off in the UK in 2026

Get the most out of holiday time in the United Kingdom this year by combining your days off with bank holidays.

Best Days to Take Off in Canada in 2026

21st Century's First Quarter Ends

New Holiday in Mexico City for 2026 World Cup Kickoff?

New Public Holiday in Morocco Celebrates UN Resolution

South Korea Changes May 1 Holiday

Egypt: Public Holiday for Monumental Museum Opening

Bulgaria Sets Up 5-Day New Year Break for Euro Changeover

Nepal Declares Public Holidays for Safety

Will Italians Get an Additional Holiday in October?

Botswana’s 5-Day Weekend Celebrates Athletics Gold

Vatican Marks Pope’s Name Day with Public Holiday

Will South Korea Have a 10-Day Holiday in October?

California Recognizes Diwali as a Public Holiday

Why September 27, 2025, Is Mathematical Perfection

Western Australia May Overhaul Public Holiday Calendar

Paraguay’s Soccer Holiday Boosts Spending

In 1875, 17 Countries Signed the Metre Convention

A Moonlit Mother’s Day

2025 Is Oddly Satisfying for Math Nerds

Full Moon Holidays 2025

Valentine’s Day 2025: A Moon for Lovers

Super Bowl Monday: A New US Holiday?

Year of the Snake 2025: New Moon and Lunar Celebrations

Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (Australia)

Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (Canada)

Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (UK)

Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (USA)

Three Surprising Facts about New Year’s 2025

25 Interesting Facts About Christmas

Thanksgiving Around the World

Chuseok: The Korean Thanksgiving Traffic Chaos

A Midsummer Night’s Moon

Buddha’s Birthday: A Celebration Across Different Dates

Celebrating Constitution Day in Norway

Why Is Easter 35 Days Late?

Why Mars Has More Leap Years than Earth

Why Is the 2024 Lunar New Year So Late?

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Twice (or Thrice!)

25 Interesting Facts About Christmas

Karwa Chauth 2023

When Is Labor Day This Year?

Independence Day: Global Celebrations

When Is Mother’s Day Celebrated Worldwide?

New Holidays for King Charles III

Will "New Moon Eclipse" Shorten Ramadan?

Which Day of the Week Were Most US Presidents Born On?

7 Weird and Wonderful Christmas Traditions

These Holidays Change After the Queen’s Death

Eid al-Adha 2022: Date Confirmed