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27-05-2025
- General
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Summer 2025 in Florida: July 4th is first of summer's 2 3-day weekends. What to know
To many in the U.S., who see Memorial Day weekend as the official "start of summer," the summer season has officially begun. May 26 was Memorial Day and last weekend was the first of three long weekends on the calendar for summer 2025. The next is coming in July. For many, September's Labor Day weekend will be the last guaranteed long weekend of the year. Here's how many three-day weekends are left in 2025, what they are and when they fall. Now that Memorial Day weekend has passed, there are two three-day weekends left in 2025, if you don't have Columbus Day Monday and the Friday after Thanksgiving off of work. And they both fall in the summer. The Fourth of July is the next three-day weekend of 2025, as it falls on a Friday this year. And Labor Day weekend in September is the last three-day weekend of the summer. Those who have Columbus Day off from work will have that three-day weekend to look forward to in October. And in November, if you choose to take the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, you'll have one more long weekend to look forward to. Now that Memorial Day passed: What 3-day weekends are left in 2025? Memorial Day 2025 was Monday, May 26. Many people in the U.S. get a three-day weekend for Memorial Day and see it as the start of the summer season. Many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans' Day, but they're completely different. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and commemoration for military members who lost their lives in service, while Veterans' Day honors all who served. 'The holiday was created to honor the many American men and women who died in military service,' The Farmers' Almanac says. 'This focus on those who made the ultimate sacrifice sets it apart from Veterans' Day, which honors all military veterans, living and dead.' Although it's designated as a day of remembrance, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or just a surefire three-day weekend for many. It's widely considered the unofficial "start of summer" in the U.S. Labor Day weekend is a sort-of counterpart to Memorial Day weekend. Many people in the U.S. see Labor Day as the unofficial 'end of summer.' Labor Day 2025 will be on Monday, Sept. 1. This year, the Fourth of July falls on a weekend. Fourth of July will land on Friday, July 4, 2025. Columbus Day, also called Indigenous Peoples Day in some states, always falls on the second Monday of October. It's one of 11 federally observed holidays in the U.S., meaning non-essential federal government offices are closed and employees of them get the day off. If you don't work for the government, you probably don't have the day off. There's no regular mail delivery on Columbus Day and some banks close for the holiday. This year, Columbus Day will fall on Monday, October 13, 2025. There are 11 federal holidays. Here's the list of federal holidays in the U.S.: New Year's Day: Jan. 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday: Third Monday in January Washington's Birthday (or Presidents' Day): Third Monday in February Memorial Day: Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19 Independence Day: July 4 Labor Day: First Monday in September Columbus Day: Second Monday in October Veterans' Day: Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day: Dec. 25 This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: What day is Fourth of July? It's Friday and makes a 3-day weekend
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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What 3-day weekends are left in 2025? Memorial Day is the next one
Memorial Day weekend, which many in the U.S. see as the unofficial 'start of summer,' is just over a week away. It's one of three three-day weekends coming up this summer, since the Fourth of July lands on a Friday. For many, September's Labor Day weekend will be the last guaranteed long weekend of 2025. Here's how many three-day weekends are left in 2025, what they are and when they fall. There are three three-day weekends left in 2025, including Memorial Day weekend, if you don't have Columbus Day Monday and the Friday after Thanksgiving off of work. Memorial Day weekend is the next three-day weekend of 2025 and it's coming up next week. Fourth of July will also bring a three-day weekend, as it falls on a Friday this year. And Labor Day weekend in September is the last three-day weekend of the summer. Those who have Columbus Day off from work will have that three-day weekend to look forward to in October. And in November, if you choose to take the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, you'll have one more long weekend to look forward to. When, how did Memorial Day start? What to know about the history of the federal holiday Many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans' Day, but they're completely different. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and commemoration for military members who lost their lives in service, while Veterans' Day honors all who served. 'The holiday was created to honor the many American men and women who died in military service,' The Farmers' Almanac says. 'This focus on those who made the ultimate sacrifice sets it apart from Veterans' Day, which honors all military veterans, living and dead.' Although it's designated as a day of remembrance, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or just a surefire three-day weekend for many. It's widely considered the unofficial "start of summer" in the U.S. Labor Day weekend is a sort-of counterpart to Memorial Day weekend. Many people in the U.S. see Labor Day as the unofficial 'end of summer.' Labor Day 2025 will be on Monday, Sept. 1. This year, the Fourth of July falls on a weekend. Fourth of July will land on Friday, July 4, 2025. Columbus Day, also called Indigenous Peoples Day in some states, always falls on the second Monday of October. It's one of 11 federally observed holidays in the U.S., meaning non-essential federal government offices are closed and employees of them get the day off. If you don't work for the government, you probably don't have the day off. This year, Columbus Day will fall on Monday, October 13, 2025. There are 11 federal holidays. Here's the list of federal holidays in the U.S.: New Year's Day: Jan. 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday: Third Monday in January Washington's Birthday (or Presidents' Day): Third Monday in February Memorial Day: Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19 Independence Day: July 4 Labor Day: First Monday in September Columbus Day: Second Monday in October Veterans' Day: Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day: Dec. 25 This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Memorial Day 2025: First 3-day weekend of the summer coming next week
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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What date is Memorial Day on in 2025? What to know about the three-day weekend in May
For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of remembrance and commemoration for military members who lost their lives in service. Here's when Memorial Day 2025 is, what it is and a list of federal holidays in the U.S. Memorial Day 2025 is about three weeks away, on Monday, May 26. Many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans' Day, but they're completely different. 'The holiday was created to honor the many American men and women who died in military service,' The Farmers' Almanac says. 'This focus on those who made the ultimate sacrifice sets it apart from Veterans' Day, which honors all military veterans, living and dead.' No, Memorial Day is not tied to a fixed calendar date. It's observed every year on the last Monday in May, ensuring a three-day weekend for federal employees. Yes, many in the U.S. consider Memorial Day to mark the unofficial start of summer. Conversely, many see Labor Day weekend, which is also a three-day weekend, as the unofficial close of the summer season in the U.S. Labor Day always falls on the first Monday of September. Yes, Memorial Day is one of 11 permanent federal holidays. Here's the list of federal holidays in the U.S.: New Year's Day: Jan. 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday: Third Monday in January Washington's Birthday (or Presidents' Day): Third Monday in February Memorial Day: Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19 Independence Day: July 4 Labor Day: First Monday in September Columbus Day: Second Monday in October Veterans' Day: Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day: Dec. 25 This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Memorial Day 2025: Why we have the three-day weekend every May
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Is Memorial Day a fixed date? What the federal holiday is; when it falls in 2025
For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of remembrance and commemoration for military members who lost their lives in service. Here's when Memorial Day 2025 is, what it is and a list of federal holidays in the U.S. Memorial Day 2025 is in just over a month, on Monday, May 26. Many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans' Day, but they're completely different. 'The holiday was created to honor the many American men and women who died in military service,' The Farmers' Almanac said. 'This focus on those who made the ultimate sacrifice sets it apart from Veterans' Day, which honors all military veterans, living and dead.' No, Memorial Day is not tied to a fixed calendar date. It's observed every year on the last Monday in May, ensuring a three-day weekend for federal employees. Yes, many in the U.S. consider Memorial Day to mark the unofficial start of summer. Conversely, many see Labor Day weekend, which is also a three-day weekend, as the unofficial close of the summer season in the U.S. Labor Day always falls on the first Monday of September. Yes, Memorial Day is one of 11 permanent federal holidays. Here's the list of federal holidays in the U.S.: New Year's Day: Jan. 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday: Third Monday in January Washington's Birthday (or Presidents' Day): Third Monday in February Memorial Day: Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19 Independence Day: July 4 Labor Day: First Monday in September Columbus Day: Second Monday in October Veterans' Day: Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day: Dec. 25 This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Memorial Day 2025: When it is, What the holiday weekend celebrates
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Climate
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Colorado could see record-breaking heat this summer, weather forecasters say
Summer 2025 is expected to bring record-breaking heat, according to The Farmers' Almanac and the Old Farmer's Almanac, two of the longest-running and most used long-term weather predictors in the United States. The beginning of summer is defined by two separate calendars: astronomical and meteorological. The former is based on the position of the sun relative to the position of the Earth, and the latter on the 12-month common civil calendar. Summer will begin under a June "strawberry" full moon, so named due to traditionally ripe strawberries at that time of year, according to The Farmers' Almanac, which uses an astronomical calendar to define the season. Summer ends on Sept. 22, according to the astronomical calendar. Meanwhile, the Old Farmer's Almanac utilizes the meteorological calendar, which defines summer as starting June 1 and ending Sept. 1. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts that while June temperatures will be "near normal" in most regions of the country, July and August will bring above-normal temperatures across most regions, with few exceptions. "Given recent trends, we wouldn't be surprised to see record-breaking heat," the Old Farmer's Almanac reports. Last summer, Americans endured one of the hottest summers on record, with a nationwide average temperature of 73.8 degrees Fahrenheit, or 2.5 degrees above normal, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It was also Earth's hottest summer since global records began in 1880, barely surpassing 2023's record. This year, some areas of the country may see temperatures up to 4 degrees above average, including Texas, Oklahoma, and the heartland states, such as Kansas and Iowa. However, rainfall will remain near to slightly below normal across much of the country, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Farmers' Almanac largely concurs with the Old Farmer's Almanac's predictions: specifically, its prediction states the "North Central" states — including Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas — will be "scorching," but will see average rainfall. In Pueblo, summer temperatures frequently reach the mid-80s to upper 90s, although average daily temperatures are mostly in the 70s, according to the National Weather Service. Steel City temperature averages by month are as follows: June — 71.8 degrees July — 77.2 degrees August — 74.8 degrees September — 66.6 degrees Historically, Pueblo sees some very hot days in the summer months. The area's average monthly maximum temperatures are as follows: June — 88.6 degrees July — 93.4 degrees August — 90.2 degrees September — 83.1 degrees The Old Farmer's Almanac claims an 80% accuracy rate in its long-term weather predictions. However, the Old Farmer's Almanac's predictions for the winter of 2023-2024 were down to 64% accuracy, which was "a reflection of how abnormal recent weather patterns have been," the Old Farmer's Almanac reports. Meanwhile, The Farmers' Almanac claims a similar accuracy rate of 80-85%. Over the years, various methods have been used to make The Farmers' Almanac predictions, including studying sunspot cycles, solar activity, tidal forces, and even the reversal of winds in the stratosphere over the equator, The Farmers' Almanac writes. "In addition to studying natural cycles, meteorologists also use the technique of comparing past weather patterns to current conditions to forecast future weather. This approach, known as analog forecasting, provides valuable insights into potential weather events." More local news: Roadwork begins May 5 at US 50C and Baxter Road. Here's how it will impact your commute Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin at jreutterma@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @jayreutter1. Support local news; subscribe to The Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: How hot will Colorado be this summer? Almanacs offer insight
