At present, the United States has 11 federal holidays, accumulated over the course of two and a half centuries. Some of the current dates make sense; others don’t. As a whole, these national holidays ...

Presidents Day is on Monday, and for many Americans it’s become synonymous with long weekend sales and big-ticket bargains. But the holiday wasn’t created for discounts and promotions. Its origins ...

Few non-resident playwrights have exerted a broader influence on Chicago theater than Richard Greenberg, the author of “Take Me Out,” “Three Days of Rain,” “The American Plan,” “The Violet Hour,” “The ...

The new year is well underway, and a handful of holidays have already passed. But if you still need to pen in important dates into your 2026, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a rundown of government ...

Florida state employees will receive an extra day off for Presidents Day in 2026. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the holiday as part of the state's plans for America 250, the nation's 250th anniversary.

Despite President Donald Trump's recent change to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the holiday is not canceled. In December, Trump removed MLK Day and Juneteenth, both federal holidays, from the list of ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 19, 2026. President Trump rescinded fee-free days at national parks for MLK Day and Juneteenth 2026. Federal offices, banks, and post ...

The 2026 observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, is just weeks away. Do workers get a day off? Are banks and post offices open? Here’s what you need to know about the holiday’s ...

Who's ready for a holiday? OK, silly question, especially coming so soon after New Year's Day and Christmas, but it's a question that's often on our minds. The next holiday will be here in two weeks, ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in November Jan. 2 would be a state holiday. The decision on whether to give employees a day off rests with employers. See lists of all 2026 federal and Florida ...

Holiday spent two seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning his second NBA championship in 2024. Soobum Im / Getty Images PORTLAND, Ore. – Jrue Holiday has no hard feelings toward the Boston Celtics ...

Some additional Americans got Friday, Dec. 26, off as a federal holiday this year when President Donald Trump signed an executive order for 2025, but the day is not an official holiday for most ...