A government official says talks are now underway to give millions an extra public holiday - but has refused to commit to ...

The new year brings a fresh calendar and for travelers and planners, and 2026 offers several long weekends and strategic chances to turn a few days off into extended breaks. Here’s a look at major U.S ...

South African learners will return to classrooms on Wednesday, 14 January, marking another year in which inland and coastal schools reopen on the same date. The Department of Basic Education has ...

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The last ultra-cold January we had in ...

You might be surprised to learn that there are holidays 365 days of the year. There's also a twelfth federal holiday that's observed only in Washington D.C., and it's not recognized every year, but ...

Christmas with adult kids brings new joy and less pressure for parents during the holidays. The author reflects on past Christmases, realizing adult children create lasting family traditions. Blending ...

Last week, I delivered a webinar on how to lift yourself out of loneliness. I get a lot of calls for that topic at this time of year. Sadly, whichever way you cut the demographic mustard—men, women, ...