While federal employees annually wonder whether the president will give them a full or half day off for Christmas Eve, which is not a federal holiday, there’s a possibility that they could get a bonus ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Nov. 17 state offices will be closed a few more extra days for the upcoming holidays. DeSantis said offices will be closed on the Fridays after Christmas and New ...

The U.S. federal government officially observes 11 paid holidays for non-essential employees each year. Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day are the three remaining federal holidays in ...

The music venue Asheville Yards has announced that it will open an outdoor ice-skating rink in late November, offering Asheville residents a unique opportunity to skate in downtown. The "Holiday Ice ...

California is adding a new holiday to its calendar. On Monday, Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, making California the third state to designate Diwali — the Hindu festival ...

(RNS) — As of this week, three US states have codified Diwali as a state holiday, offering a framework for excused absences or paid leave for students and employees who wish to celebrate. (RNS) – ...

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is a federal holiday observed in October. Federal offices, banks, and the USPS will be closed, though some private delivery services will operate.

Earlier this year, President Trump established two new national holidays, one of which we’ve already celebrated. So when is the next one? It’s not far off, and it’s already marked on your calendar.

The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year, which means another long three-day weekend for some. Here's when and what to know about upcoming paid federal holidays in 2025 and 2026. Independence Day ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday called for fewer federal holidays, saying the days off cost America billions of dollars in losses. “Too many non-working holidays ...

June 18 (Reuters) - Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing ...