The United States is a nation that thrives on its rich tapestry of federal holidays, each carrying its own historical and cultural significance. In 2025, Americans will observe 12 official federal ...

Thirty years ago, one of our siblings decided that he wouldn’t join us for any holidays, including birthdays, unless they ...

In the United States, federal holidays are more than just days off; they are moments that allow citizens to pause and reflect ...

Donald Trump's isolationist policies are putting international travellers off jetting to the US for a holiday, new forecasts ...

In fact, a federal holiday doesn’t guarantee workers will get even one day off as they apply only to federal government employees and institutions. It is up to individual employers to decide whether ...

As restaurant and food business owners, that means we can trust that our customers are likely to visit us during seasonal ...

In the United States, there are usually 11 official federal holidays per year but this year there are 12, we’ve already enjoyed four of them - or three to be precise as two of them: Martin ...

Columbus Day has become one of the more controversial holidays in the US. A number of cities across America have already swapped it for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Detractors argue Genoese explorer ...

In 2024, there are simple ways to give back and help those in need during the holidays. A single act of generosity ... including here in the United States. You can choose to honor a friend or loved ...

In the US, the separation of Church and State means that fewer public holidays have explicitly religious origins. Instead, Matthew Dennis, professor emeritus of history and environmental studies ...