Holidays News

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News about holidays and observances in the United States: federal holidays and their observed dates when they fall on a weekend, state holidays that differ from the federal list, federal office closures announced by the Office of Personnel Management, and cultural, religious and awareness days such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Halloween and Veterans Day. Each story states the exact date, the day of the week and, for public holidays, whether federal offices, banks, schools and the postal service are open. Stories link to the matching when-is page and the printable monthly calendar so readers can update the calendar on the wall the same day.