CalendarCountdown to ChristmasIt’s finally December, but it can feel like the holidays are out of reach. At timeanddate.com, we thought we’d help shorten the wait. Here’s our list of what you did and didn’t know about Christmas.Published: Nov 29, 2023
Karwa Chauth 2023This Indian festival has millions of people search for moonrise times each year.Published: Oct 26, 2023
When Is Labor Day This Year?Only two major countries celebrate Labor Day in September—but why? And when is Labor Day this year?Published: Aug 28, 2023
Independence Day: Global CelebrationsA look at revolutions and celebrations around the world—including a nation that celebrates independence from the Roman Empire.Published: Jun 26, 2023
When Is Mother’s Day, Really?The date for Mother’s Day is different around the world. Most countries celebrate in May, while some choose March or even December.Published: May 8, 2023, Updated: May 12, 2023
New Holidays for King Charles IIIThe United Kingdom has a new king, and Charles III’s coronation on May 6, 2023 has allowed many countries around the world to introduce new bank holidays in his honor.Published: May 3, 2023
Will "New Moon Eclipse" Shorten Ramadan?Could the Muslim month of Ramadan be cut short by a solar eclipse? The answer lies in religious translations and the term “New Moon.”Published: Apr 17, 2023
Which Day of the Week Were Most US Presidents Born On?And what is the birthday connection between Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden?Published: Feb 13, 2023
7 Weird and Wonderful Christmas TraditionsCall them strange, weird, or simply unusual: These seven Christmas traditions are certainly a special gift to the world.Published: Dec 5, 2022
These Holidays Change After the Queen’s DeathIn the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, several holidays and observances have been changed—not just in the United Kingdom. We have compiled a list of changes in countries around the world.Published: Sep 19, 2022, Updated: Sep 20, 2022
Eid al-Adha 2022: Date ConfirmedMuslims around the world are celebrating one of their most important holidays on July 9 and July 10 this year: Eid al-Adha or “Feast of the Sacrifice.” The date varies because it depends on the sighting of the new Crescent Moon.Published: Jul 9, 2022