Halloween, observed on the evening of October 31, is a popular celebration around the world, loved by adults and children alike. It takes place on the day before All Saints' Day and is also known as Hallowe'en, All Hallows' Eve; All Saints' Eve, and Samhain. In the United States, it is not a public holiday, therefore businesses...

Famous for being a day for eating an abundance of turkey and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving Day is held on the fourth Thursday in November. In 2021, Thanksgiving falls on November 25. It is a federal holiday, so most schools and businesses are closed. The day after Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, is also a holiday in more than...

Christmas Eve is observed in the evening of December 24, but officially it is the whole day before Christmas Day. In some states, it is a public holiday. Schools are normally closed. However, for the majority it is not a holiday, so most people have to work. As it is the day before the holidays, many workplaces hold...

New Year’s Eve, December 31, is a major celebration in the USA. Although New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, New Year’s Eve is not, so most businesses will operate holiday working hours. However, in a few states such as Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, it is a day off. Families and friends travel to be together...