Calendar7 Weird and Wonderful Christmas TraditionsCall them strange, weird, or simply unusual: These seven Christmas traditions are certainly a special gift to the world.Published: Dec 5, 2022, Updated: Dec 3, 2024
25 Interesting Facts About ChristmasWe’ll help you pass the time while waiting for Christmas. Here’s our list of what you did and didn’t know about the holidays.Published: Nov 21, 2024
Thanksgiving Around the WorldHow do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.Published: Nov 14, 2024
Chuseok: The Korean Thanksgiving Traffic ChaosEvery autumn, on a Full Moon, South Koreans suddenly leave their capital city, causing hour-long traffic jams. The reason is an ancient holiday connected to the Moon.Published: Sep 11, 2024, Updated: Sep 23, 2024
A Midsummer Night’s MoonSummer celebrations fall on a Full Moon night this year, making Midsummer one of 417 Full Moon holidays in 2024. Coincidence? Or are some holidays designed for Full Moons?Published: Jun 18, 2024
Buddha’s Birthday: A Celebration Across Different DatesBuddhists in many countries celebrate Buddha’s Birthday on May 22 and May 23. Elsewhere, the holiday fell on March 23, April 8, and May 15. Why so many dates?Published: May 16, 2024
Celebrating Norway’s Big DayHeadquartered in Norway, everyone at timeanddate is gearing up for Constitution Day on May 17. Sara Kornberg tells us what’s so special about this day.Published: May 13, 2024
When Is Mother’s Day Celebrated Worldwide?Discover the varying dates of Mother’s Day across the globe. While most countries mark this special occasion in May, others choose March or even December.Published: May 8, 2023, Updated: May 6, 2024
Why Is Easter 35 Days Late?Did you know that there are two Easter dates? One date is 35 days late this year. The reasons are lunar cycles and calendar computations.Published: Mar 25, 2024
Why Mars Has More Leap Years than EarthEarthlings are in for another Leap Day next week. That got us wondering: Do Martians have Leap Days, too?Published: Feb 22, 2024
Which Day of the Week Were Most US Presidents Born On?And what is the birthday connection between Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden?Published: Feb 13, 2023, Updated: Feb 19, 2024
Why Is the 2024 Lunar New Year So Late?Billions of people celebrate the Lunar New Year and have to keep up with its shifting date. In 2024, the lunar year starts 19 days later than in 2023. The culprit? Hiding in the sky.Published: Feb 6, 2024
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Twice (or Thrice!)There are places on Earth where simply taking a short trip can give you the chance to ring in the New Year more than once.Published: Dec 19, 2023
25 Interesting Facts About ChristmasWe’ll help you pass the time while waiting for Christmas. Here’s our list of what you did and didn’t know about the holidays.Published: Nov 30, 2023
Karwa Chauth 2023This Indian festival has millions of people search for moonrise times each year.Published: Oct 26, 2023
When Is Labor Day This Year?Only two major countries celebrate Labor Day in September—but why? And when is Labor Day this year?Published: Aug 28, 2023
Independence Day: Global CelebrationsA look at revolutions and celebrations around the world—including a nation that celebrates independence from the Roman Empire.Published: Jun 26, 2023
New Holidays for King Charles IIIThe United Kingdom has a new king, and Charles III’s coronation on May 6, 2023 has allowed many countries around the world to introduce new bank holidays in his honor.Published: May 3, 2023
Will "New Moon Eclipse" Shorten Ramadan?Could the Muslim month of Ramadan be cut short by a solar eclipse? The answer lies in religious translations and the term “New Moon.”Published: Apr 17, 2023
These Holidays Change After the Queen’s DeathIn the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, several holidays and observances have been changed—not just in the United Kingdom. We have compiled a list of changes in countries around the world.Published: Sep 19, 2022, Updated: Sep 20, 2022
Eid al-Adha 2022: Date ConfirmedMuslims around the world are celebrating one of their most important holidays on July 9 and July 10 this year: Eid al-Adha or “Feast of the Sacrifice.” The date varies because it depends on the sighting of the new Crescent Moon.Published: Jul 9, 2022
