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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Best Days to Take Off in Canada in 2026
Combine your days off with public holidays this year to create more free time for adventure.

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21st 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.

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7 Weird and Wonderful Christmas Traditions
Call them strange, weird, or simply unusual: These seven Christmas traditions are certainly a special gift to the world.

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A large turkey float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, surrounded by confetti and a crowd of spectators on a city street in New York.
Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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New Holiday in Mexico City for 2026 World Cup Kickoff?
Mexico’s capital wants to add a local holiday for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff match at Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026.

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New Public Holiday in Morocco Celebrates UN Resolution
Morocco designates October 31 as a national holiday from 2026, marking a UN resolution supporting its autonomy plan for Western Sahara.

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South Korea Changes May 1 Holiday
From 2026, South Korea will call May 1 Labor Day (Nodongjeol) again. Today it’s a paid day off only for Labor Standards Act workers; the government aims to make it a public holiday for all employees.

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