Holidays

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?

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.

Good Friday isn’t a federal holiday, but there are still some places closed. From banks to DMVs and more, here’s what’s open and closed.

Friday, April 18 will mark Good Friday, with many observing the holy day. But are stock markets closed? Here’s the full schedule.

What exactly do eggs and bunnies have to do with Easter? Here’s the history of the Christian holiday.

Americans are expected to spend a near-record $23.6 billion on Easter in 2025. That’s shy of the all-time high of $24 billion recorded in 2023.

The major Jewish holiday of Passover begins Saturday, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible.

Krispy Kreme has revealed its Easter-themed donut collection. Here’s what to know, with one fan favorite returning.

Hippity-hop. Easter’s on its way! This year, Easter falls on April 20, so don’t delay in getting your Easter basket stuffers.

Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. The Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan.

April 1st is the day when pranks, hoaxes, and good-natured trickery take center stage. While it’s not an official holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated across the world, with individuals and even major brands joining in on the fun. But where did this tradition of playful deception come from, and what are some of the most iconic pranks ever pulled?...

Here’s everything you should know about April Fools’ Day, including how it started and some of the most infamous pranks.

A city in Arkansas has drawn thousands of spectators and celebrities to its St. Patrick’s Day parade for more than two decades for an unusual reason. The resort town of Hot Springs will hold its annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with 40 floats on a 98-foot route downtown. The parade will feature actress Valerie Bertinelli and rap icon...

Ever wonder why people eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day? Learn all about the Irish holiday.

Mary O’Halloran turned her family’s Irish soda bread recipe into a viral sensation.