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The latest news about holidays and special dates worldwide.

Updates in 2026

14-Jan-2026Vietnam: 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.

1-Jan-2026Best 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.

1-Jan-2026Best 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.

1-Jan-2026Best 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.

1-Jan-2026Best Days to Take Off in Canada in 2026

Combine your days off with public holidays this year to create more free time for adventure.

Updates in 2025

29-Dec-202521st Century's First Quarter Ends

On January 1, 2026, the first quarter of the 21st century will have passed. But not for everyone. And not precisely at midnight.

5-Dec-2022
5-Dec-2025		7 Weird and Wonderful Christmas Traditions
14-Nov-2024
25-Nov-2025		Thanksgiving Around the World
18-Nov-2025New Holiday in Mexico City for 2026 World Cup Kickoff?
6-Nov-2025New Public Holiday in Morocco Celebrates UN Resolution
5-Nov-2025South Korea Changes May 1 Holiday
30-Oct-2025Egypt: Public Holiday for Monumental Museum Opening
15-Oct-2025Bulgaria Sets Up 5-Day New Year Break for Euro Changeover
13-Oct-2025Nepal Declares Public Holidays for Safety
26-Sep-2025
13-Oct-2025		Will Italians Get an Additional Holiday in October?
23-Sep-2025Botswana’s 5-Day Weekend Celebrates Athletics Gold
22-Sep-2025Vatican Marks Pope’s Name Day with Public Holiday
19-Sep-2025Will South Korea Have a 10-Day Holiday in October?
18-Sep-2025
6-Nov-2025		California Recognizes Diwali as a Public Holiday
18-Sep-2025Why September 27, 2025, Is Mathematical Perfection
17-Sep-2025Western Australia May Overhaul Public Holiday Calendar
10-Sep-2025Paraguay’s Soccer Holiday Boosts Spending
13-May-2024
13-May-2025		Celebrating Constitution Day in Norway
30-Apr-2025In 1875, 17 Countries Signed the Metre Convention
24-Apr-2025A Moonlit Mother’s Day
9-Apr-20252025 Is Oddly Satisfying for Math Nerds
31-Mar-2025Full Moon Holidays 2025
12-Feb-2025Valentine’s Day 2025: A Moon for Lovers
30-Jan-2025Super Bowl Monday: A New US Holiday?
27-Jan-2025Year of the Snake 2025: New Moon and Lunar Celebrations
7-Jan-2025Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (Australia)
6-Jan-2025Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (Canada)
3-Jan-2025Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (UK)
2-Jan-2025Best Days to Take Off in 2025 (USA)

Updates in 2024

30-Dec-2024Three Surprising Facts about New Year’s 2025
21-Nov-202425 Interesting Facts About Christmas
11-Sep-2024
23-Sep-2024		Chuseok: The Korean Thanksgiving Traffic Chaos
18-Jun-2024A Midsummer Night’s Moon
16-May-2024Buddha’s Birthday: A Celebration Across Different Dates
8-May-2023
6-May-2024		When Is Mother’s Day Celebrated Worldwide?
25-Mar-2024Why Is Easter 35 Days Late?
22-Feb-2024Why Mars Has More Leap Years than Earth
13-Feb-2023
19-Feb-2024		Which Day of the Week Were Most US Presidents Born On?
6-Feb-2024Why Is the 2024 Lunar New Year So Late?

Updates in 2023

19-Dec-2023Where to Celebrate New Year’s Twice (or Thrice!)
30-Nov-202325 Interesting Facts About Christmas
26-Oct-2023Karwa Chauth 2023
28-Aug-2023When Is Labor Day This Year?
26-Jun-2023Independence Day: Global Celebrations
3-May-2023New Holidays for King Charles III
17-Apr-2023Will "New Moon Eclipse" Shorten Ramadan?

Updates in 2022

19-Sep-2022
20-Sep-2022		These Holidays Change After the Queen’s Death
9-Jul-2022Eid al-Adha 2022: Date Confirmed