Amazon is gearing up for the holidays with a plan to hire 250,000 works across its U.S. fulfillment and delivery network. The online commerce giant is hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles, ...

School holidays: Schools in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar are observing holiday breaks this October. Karnataka schools remain closed for caste survey work, while Rajasthan and Uttar ...

This year, Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, lands on Monday, October 13. While it’s a federal holiday and many schools have it off, there are plenty of businesses still open—as ...

(RNS) — As of this week, three US states have codified Diwali as a state holiday, offering a framework for excused absences or paid leave for students and employees who wish to celebrate. (RNS) – ...

Ahead of Halloween and the end of daylight saving time, two holidays will be celebrated Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 — Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Despite becoming a lightning rod of ...

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and a new report finds more than 80 per cent of Canadians plan to spend less overall as the cost-of-living pressures bite. Many also say they ...

‘Tis the season to book holiday travel. Summer may have just wrapped up, but now is actually the cheapest time to start locking in airfare and reservations in advance of the busy holiday season. With ...

’Tis already the season for festive drinks and sweet treats at Starbucks, apparently. The coffee giant is giving customers a preview of its holiday menu, which includes several returning favorites and ...

The most solemn and holiest of Jewish holidays is being observed. Yom Kippur began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and ends the evening of Thursday, Oct. 2. It takes place in either September or October, but ...

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is a federal holiday observed in October. Federal offices, banks, and the USPS will be closed, though some private delivery services will operate.

Wayfair’s Holiday Sale is the perfect opportunity to get your place ready for the holiday season. Save up to 65% off quick bathroom updates, holiday decor and new rugs and cushions for a living room ...