Americans are already busy making travel plans for the Thanksgiving holidays next month. And the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s weather outlook for Thanksgiving is more good news for them. Representational. (Unsplash) On Tuesday, October 20, the Old Farmer’s Almanac shared its forecast for the Thanksgiving week – specifically from November 23, Monday to November 26, Thursday. … Read more
The US bond market will remain closed on Monday, October 12, for the holiday. Unlike the stock market, bond trading will not take place that day, according to the holiday schedule released by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). US stock market and bank holiday schedule for Columbus Day on October 12, 2026. … Read more
WELKITE, Ethiopia — Millions of Christians in Ethiopia gathered to celebrate Meskel, a religious holiday that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman empress Helena in the 4th century, even as fighting continued in the troubled northern region of Tigray. Ethiopians celebrate Meskel holiday with pomp, despite recent fighting in Tigray Meskel … Read more
The White House has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to give three senior aides $45,000 each as holiday gifts, saying the payments were personal and unrelated to their official government duties. US President Donald Trump has given $45,000 holiday gifts to three senior aides. (Bloomberg) Financial disclosures filed by the aides show that Natalie HarpChamberlain … Read more
In the United States, Labor Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, September 7. An annual holiday, the day honors contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday of September. Is Labor Day a federal holiday in US? Are schools closed? What to know (Pexel – representational image) While … Read more
Colombia’s new housing minister has come under fire after it emerged that he took his family on a Caribbean holiday while the country was reeling from a devastating earthquake that left thousands homeless. Colombian minister under fire over sunny holiday post-quake The August 10 earthquake, which left nearly 300 people dead in western Colombia, struck … Read more
MILAN — Ash spewing from Sicily’s Mount Etna has forced the closure of the Italian island’s largest airport for the fifth consecutive day, stranding hundreds of summer holiday travelers during the busiest travel week of the year. Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily’s busiest airport during peak holiday week Catania’s airport will remain closed until Saturday … Read more
Saudi Arabia Eid Moon Observation 2026: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court Asks Muslims to Look for Shawwal AH 1447 New Moon Ahead of Eid As Ramadan 2026 comes to an end, Muslims around the world are preparing for one of the most anticipated moments in the Islamic calendar, the appearance of the crescent of Shawal, which … Read more
Eid al-Fitr 2026 in the UAE: How to start a 9-day dream vacation from a 4-day holiday as eid al-fitr Eid al-Fitr is coming to an end Ramadan In the United Arab Emirates, residents and workers are already planning how to make the most of official policies in 2026 holiday period. With the UAE government … Read more
Working during Eid 2026? This is what your boss legally owes you as Ramadan With 2026 in full swing and Shawwal ever closer, millions of residents and workers across the UAE are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Muslim world. In addition to the fun and … Read more