Updates in 2026
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
Updates in 2025
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)
Updates in 2024
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?
Updates in 2023
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?