Holidays
Chilean supermarkets adjust hours for New Year's
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Supermarket chains including Santa Isabel, Jumbo, Unimarc, Tottus, and Líder have announced early closures on December 31, 2025, and will remain closed on January 1, 2026, due to the irrenunciable holiday.
Proton Security has counselled businesses and the public on ensuring travel safety during Eid-el-Fitr and Easter holidays. The advisory appears in a report by THISDAYLIVE.
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Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE will operate normally today despite celebrations for Gudi Padwa. There is no market holiday declared for the festival.
Stephen Grootes shares memories of a family holiday in Plettenberg Bay, highlighting simple joys and economic divides in South Africa's coastal towns. He describes the relief of personal time amid travel frustrations and festive vibes. Back at work, he savors those fleeting moments of freedom.
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Road crash injuries overtook fireworks-related cases during the 2026 New Year celebrations, reaching 1,384 as of January 5. This marks more than a doubling from 690 cases in 2025, according to the Department of Health. Most victims were young people who failed to wear helmets or seatbelts.
Aspen, Colorado, is the go-to spot for A-listers this holiday season, with stars trading North Pole fantasies for snowy slopes. From Mariah Carey's cowgirl chic to Ivanka Trump's mountain kiss, the elite are serving winter wonderland vibes. Meanwhile, not everyone's braving the chill—some are soaking up sun elsewhere.
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Mexico will have seven official holidays in 2026, including bridges to commemorate historical events like Constitution Day and Independence. The Secretariat of Public Education outlines school vacations and additional breaks. Moreover, Mexico City will declare an extra day off for the 2026 World Cup inauguration.
Guilds clarify they do not seek to eliminate non-waivable holidays
March 04, 2026 19:22Motorcyclists warned of riskier riding days
February 22, 2026 17:47Special non-working days proclaimed for March 2026 in Philippine localities
February 02, 2026 03:29Banks in India to close for 9 days in February 2026
January 25, 2026 18:43President Marcos proclaims special non-working days for February 2026 in PH localities
January 03, 2026 09:582026 calendar of holidays and major events in Brazil
January 03, 2026 09:55Colombia to have 18 official holidays in 2026
January 01, 2026 06:58Costly Christmas reveals holiday fault line
December 31, 2025 07:31Behind the growth of lockers, the risk of increasing thefts
December 29, 2025 07:59Holiday stress increases calls to mental health hotline