Holidays

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. That means the stock market and banks are closed. Also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” it denotes the day in 1865 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure all enslaved people had been freed. That came…

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to make sure all enslaved people were freed — a whopping two-and-a-half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation….

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to make sure all enslaved people were freed — a whopping two-and-a-half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation….

On Sunday, June 15, the Princess of Wales, Victoria Beckham, Michelle Obama and more stars shared tributes on social media.

Juneteenth is not just a day off of school and work — it’s a holiday with profound historical significance.

Comedian T. Murph recently shared a video about what dad’s really want for Father’s Day — and while it’s hilarious, he wasn’t kidding.

Father’s Day is almost here. From free events to free power tools, restaurants and retailers are helping to make Father’s Day more affordable this year.

Businesses have increasingly chosen to stay open on Memorial Day, making it one of the biggest retail sales and travel weekends of the year.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors those who died in U.S. military service. Memorial Day has its origins from the time of the Civil War, when people began laying flowers on the graves of soldiers in the spring. At the time, the day was known as Decoration Day. Memorial Day has since become a holiday to include...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors those who died in U.S. military service. Memorial Day has its origins from the time of the Civil War, when people began laying flowers on the graves of soldiers in the spring. At the time, the day was known as Decoration Day. Memorial Day has since become a holiday to include...

Memorial Day honors those who died in U.S. military service. Here’s a look at everything that is open and closed on the Monday holiday.

From free events to BOGO chicken salad, restaurants, brands and retailers are helping to make Mother’s Day easy and affordable this year.

The national recognition of nurses and their contributions takes place May 6-May 12 every year.

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions. (And no, it’s not Mexico’s independence day)

Taco ‘bout a way to spice up a mundane Monday. Check out these Cinco de Mayo deals.

Major retailers, restaurants and brands are offering special discounts and freebies from May 5 through May 9 for Teacher Appreciation Week.

May 4 is ‘Stars Wars’ Day. Here’s how to respond if someone says “May the fourth be with you” – and how the unofficial holiday came to be.

When is the annual event and how did it get its start?

There are 11 federal holidays on the U.S. calendar in 2025 — and Easter Monday isn’t one of them. That means the U.S. stock markets, mail delivery and other public services continue as usual. The NYSE, along with all U.S. stock and bond markets, did close on Good Friday 2025. Yes, the stock market is open on Easter Monday, April…

Cannabis fans can celebrate in some unusual ways this year, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles and kosher-style THC gummies in New York.