Most federal holidays take place on Mondays or Fridays in 2026, creating natural opportunities for long weekends.

Yes, New Year's Day, Jan. 1, is a federal holiday, one of 11 holidays for the year. Yes, New Year's Day also is a paid, ...

May 2026: Book four days off (Tues 5 to Friday 8 May) for 9 consecutive days (Sat 2 to Sunday 10 May), then another four days (Tues 26 to Friday 29 May) for another nine-day break (Saturday 23 to ...

For those with 11 vacation days, for example, the company recommends 11 different trips to optimize their PTO, including planning trips around long weekends like Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the July 4 ...

With some planning, you can turn 10 days of PTO in 2026 into 40 days of long breaks to return to work refreshed.

Germany to see 2.4 more working days in 2026 Extra workdays expected to add 0.2% to 0.3% to GDP growth Economists see calendar effect as a positive growth driver BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Germany's ...

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DETROIT – Eastern Market in Detroit is extending its hours this holiday season to help shoppers find unique gifts while supporting local businesses. From handmade jewelry to exotic honey, the market ...

Despite struggling through months of lost wages due to her injury at work, her husband’s intermittent layoffs, utility shutoff notices and an eviction notice, Jessica, a mother of three, said she and ...

Shae McCrystal has previously received funding from the Australian Research Council. Whether you’re an employee counting down the days until your break, or an employer trying to keep a business open ...

As millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas getaways, a new analysis of more than 40,000 flights reveals the travel days that will hit your wallet hardest—and the ones that could ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. For most of us, the holiday season brings both joy and ...