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Indianapolis Star
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
May 2025 holiday schedule: May Day, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, more
Cue NSYNC because.... It's gonna be May. And the month is bringing a long weekend with it and a couple of celebrations too. While May isn't as packed with events as March and April were, there are still a few days to look forward to, like May Day, Mother's Day, and Cinco de Mayo. Also, folks will get a long-awaited three-day weekend on May 26 as Memorial Day comes around. Here's everything you need to know about what May has in store. Are there any federal holidays in May? Yes! Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, this year and is considered a federal holiday. Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The next one, Juneteenth National Independence Day, will fall on Thursday, June 19th. Will banks be closed on Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a bank holiday, so some organizations will likely be closed. The United States Postal Service, schools, and most banks, like Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, Truist, and others, will also be closed on May 26. What religious holidays are in May? There are multiple religious holidays in April. The following are some of the holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the month, according to Interfaith America, including: Beltane - Thursday, May 1 The last day of Ridván - Friday, May 2 Buddha's Birthday - Monday, May 5 Vesak - Monday, May 12 Declaration of the Báb - Thursday, May 22 to Friday, May 23 Ascension of Baha'u'llah - Thursday, May 27 to Friday, May 28 Feast of the Ascension - Saturday, May 29 Other noteworthy days in May Here are some more significant dates in May: May Day - Monday, May 1 Cinco de Mayo - Monday, May 5 Mother's Day - Sunday, May 11 Unique days in April The following are some of the more unique and odd days celebrated throughout the month of April, according to the National Day Calendar: National Paranormal Day - Saturday, May 3 Star Wars Day (May The 4th Be With You) - Sunday, May 4 National Hoagie Day - Monday, May 5 National Nurses Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Nurses Week is Tuesday, May 6-Monday, May 12) National Teacher Appreciation Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9) National Have a Coke Day - Thursday, May 8 National Lost Sock Memorial Day - Friday, May 9 National Eat What You Want Day - Sunday, May 11 National Dance Like a Chicken Day - Wednesday, May 14 National Hamburger Day - Wednesday, May 28 May Calendar
Indianapolis Star
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
May 2025 holiday schedule: May Day, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, more
May the 4th be with you this month, especially as we get to celebrate so many unique days and a long weekend. Cue NSYNC because.... It's gonna be May. And the month is bringing a long weekend with it and a couple of celebrations too. While May isn't as packed with events as March and April were, there are still a few days to look forward to, like May Day, Mother's Day, and Cinco de Mayo. Also, folks will get a long-awaited three-day weekend on May 26 as Memorial Day comes around. Here's everything you need to know about what May has in store. Are there any federal holidays in May? Yes! Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, this year and is considered a federal holiday. Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The next one, Juneteenth National Independence Day, will fall on Thursday, June 19th. Will banks be closed on Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a bank holiday, so some organizations will likely be closed. The United States Postal Service, schools, and most banks, like Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, Truist, and others, will also be closed on May 26. What religious holidays are in May? There are multiple religious holidays in April. The following are some of the holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the month, according to Interfaith America, including: Beltane - Thursday, May 1 The last day of Ridván - Friday, May 2 Buddha's Birthday - Monday, May 5 Vesak - Monday, May 12 Declaration of the Báb - Thursday, May 22 to Friday, May 23 Ascension of Baha'u'llah - Thursday, May 27 to Friday, May 28 Feast of the Ascension - Saturday, May 29 Other noteworthy days in May Here are some more significant dates in May: May Day - Monday, May 1 Cinco de Mayo - Monday, May 5 Mother's Day - Sunday, May 11 Unique days in April The following are some of the more unique and odd days celebrated throughout the month of April, according to the National Day Calendar: National Paranormal Day - Saturday, May 3 Star Wars Day (May The 4th Be With You) - Sunday, May 4 National Hoagie Day - Monday, May 5 National Nurses Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Nurses Week is Tuesday, May 6-Monday, May 12) National Teacher Appreciation Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9) National Have a Coke Day - Thursday, May 8 National Lost Sock Memorial Day - Friday, May 9 National Eat What You Want Day - Sunday, May 11 National Dance Like a Chicken Day - Wednesday, May 14 National Hamburger Day - Wednesday, May 28 May Calendar
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
May 2025 holiday schedule: May Day, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, more
May 2025 holiday schedule: May Day, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, more May the 4th be with you this month, especially as we get to celebrate so many unique days and a long weekend. Cue NSYNC because.... It's gonna be May. And the month is bringing a long weekend with it and a couple of celebrations too. While May isn't as packed with events as March and April were, there are still a few days to look forward to, like May Day, Mother's Day, and Cinco de Mayo. Also, folks will get a long-awaited three-day weekend on May 26 as Memorial Day comes around. Here's everything you need to know about what May has in store. Are there any federal holidays in May? Yes! Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, this year and is considered a federal holiday. Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The next one, Juneteenth National Independence Day, will fall on Thursday, June 19th. Will banks be closed on Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a bank holiday, so some organizations will likely be closed. The United States Postal Service, schools, and most banks, like Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, Truist, and others, will also be closed on May 26. What religious holidays are in May? There are multiple religious holidays in April. The following are some of the holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the month, according to Interfaith America, including: Beltane - Thursday, May 1 - Thursday, May 1 The last day of Ridván - Friday, May 2 - Friday, May 2 Buddha's Birthday - Monday, May 5 - Monday, May 5 Vesak - Monday, May 12 - Monday, May 12 Declaration of the Báb - Thursday, May 22 to Friday, May 23 - Thursday, May 22 to Friday, May 23 Ascension of Baha'u'llah - Thursday, May 27 to Friday, May 28 - Thursday, May 27 to Friday, May 28 Feast of the Ascension- Saturday, May 29 Other noteworthy days in May Here are some more significant dates in May: May Day - Monday, May 1 - Monday, May 1 Cinco de Mayo - Monday, May 5 - Monday, May 5 Mother's Day- Sunday, May 11 Unique days in April The following are some of the more unique and odd days celebrated throughout the month of April, according to the National Day Calendar: National Paranormal Day - Saturday, May 3 - Saturday, May 3 Star Wars Day (May The 4th Be With You) - Sunday, May 4 - Sunday, May 4 National Hoagie Day - Monday, May 5 - Monday, May 5 National Nurses Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Nurses Week is Tuesday, May 6-Monday, May 12) - Tuesday, May 6 (National Nurses Week is Tuesday, May 6-Monday, May 12) National Teacher Appreciation Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9) - Tuesday, May 6 (National Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9) National Have a Coke Day - Thursday, May 8 - Thursday, May 8 National Lost Sock Memorial Day - Friday, May 9 - Friday, May 9 National Eat What You Want Day - Sunday, May 11 - Sunday, May 11 National Dance Like a Chicken Day - Wednesday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 14 National Hamburger Day- Wednesday, May 28 May Calendar Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn,X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@
Economic Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Create new world order
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of .) Ridvan celebrates declaration of Baha'u'llah to his followers that God had made him bearer of a fresh outpouring of divine guidance , and humanity had entered the final stage in its stupendous declared, 'The earth is but one country, and humankind its citizens.' More than 160 years have passed and, yet, most people are in a trap of a host of destructive tendencies, which must be thwarted. Baha'is believe it is the divine purpose of our times. Recognising that the world's 'prevailing order' was 'lamentably defective', Baha'u'llah said that solution to the world's problems would be found only in an ethical approach encompassing core spiritual principles of the world's religions, the most important of which would be recognition of the ' oneness of humankind '. During the exile and imprisonment that followed the declaration in the Garden of Ridvan, blueprint of a New World Order must get our act together and contribute positively in whatever manner possible. Baha'u'llah wrote that through the harmonious interface of dharm and science, present-day society will be completely transformed. He summoned rulers and religious leaders of his time and appealed for reconstruction, demilitarisation and complete abolition of war Days of Ridvan also provide the right occasion for establishment of institutions that constitute nucleus and pattern of the New World Order envisaged in Baha'i writings.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Create new world order
Ridvan celebrates declaration of Baha'u'llah to his followers that God had made him bearer of a fresh outpouring of divine guidance , and humanity had entered the final stage in its stupendous evolution. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St Baha'u'llah declared, 'The earth is but one country, and humankind its citizens.' More than 160 years have passed and, yet, most people are in a trap of a host of destructive tendencies, which must be thwarted. Baha'is believe it is the divine purpose of our times. Recognising that the world's 'prevailing order' was 'lamentably defective', Baha'u'llah said that solution to the world's problems would be found only in an ethical approach encompassing core spiritual principles of the world's religions, the most important of which would be recognition of the ' oneness of humankind '. During the exile and imprisonment that followed the declaration in the Garden of Ridvan, blueprint of a New World Order emerged. All must get our act together and contribute positively in whatever manner possible. Baha'u'llah wrote that through the harmonious interface of dharm and science, present-day society will be completely transformed. He summoned rulers and religious leaders of his time and appealed for reconstruction, demilitarisation and complete abolition of war . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ₹2 Crore Term Plan For The Middle-Class Salaried Employees at Just ₹876/M Best Term Insurance! Click Here Undo Days of Ridvan also provide the right occasion for establishment of institutions that constitute nucleus and pattern of the New World Order envisaged in Baha'i writings.
