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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
Local Germany
21-05-2025
- Health
- Local Germany
Everything that changes in Germany in June 2025
Maternity protection in the event of miscarriage Starting from the beginning of June, women who suffer a miscarriage from the 13th week of pregnancy are entitled to maternity protection, or Mutterschutz. Affected women are set to receive paid maternity leave from work to recover from the physical and mental stress caused by the event. The duration of the leave entitlement depends on the timing of the miscarriage. For instance, someone who loses a pregnancy from the 13th week would be entitled to two weeks of Mutterschutz, while a loss from the 17th week would give six weeks of protection. Women who suffer a miscarriage from the 20th week would be entitled to eight weeks of paid time away from work. Prior to June 1st, 2025, those affected by pregnancy loss had to request sick leave with a doctor's approval to take time away from work. READ ALSO: Mutterschutz - Germany's plans to extend maternity paid leave following miscarriage Changing electricity providers to happen within 24 hours Starting June 6th, if you change electricity providers in Germany the switch is to take place within 24 hours. This comes as the result of an EU directive that is intended to increase competition, according to the Lower Saxony Consumer Advice Centre. However, the notice period of your current contract remains in place. Going forward, retroactive registrations, as may be the case in the event of a move, will no longer be possible. READ ALSO: How to reduce your household electricity bill in Germany this year Germany marks Whit Monday June 9th is a national public holiday this year, as Germany marks Pfingstmontag , or Whit Monday. Whit Monday immediately follows Whit Sunday, or Pentecost, which comes 50 days after Easter. Many Christians attend a special church service on this weekend, and the holiday is also celebrated with spring fun fairs. You can also expect to see large wreaths ( Pfingstenkranz ) on display in some regions. TV cameras are seen in Osnabrück Cathedral during mass. The Whit Monday service here is televised. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Friso Gentsch As with all national holidays, most workers have the day off and you should expect most businesses to be closed. READ ALSO: How employees in Germany can make the most of public holidays in 2025 Germany honours members of the Bundeswehr on National Veterans' Day On June 15th, the veterans of the Bundeswehr are to be honoured for the first time at a national Veterans' Day service. The central celebration is set to take place in front of the Reichstag in Berlin, and there are other events in other cities. Germany's Veterans' Day was formally introduced last year, but this year marks the first time service members will be honoured on the day. A veteran of the Bundeswehr is considered to be someone who is in active service as a soldier of the German Army or has honourably retired from duty. Advertisement Mandatory gas checks for caravans and motorhomes Anyone who owns a motorhome or caravan with a liquefied gas system must provide proof of an up-to-date expert check starting June 19th. The new requirement comes as an amendment to the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and is intended to ensure fewer accidents related to heating, cooling and cooking in camper vans. New EU rules for smartphones From June 20th, new EU-level design requirements for smartphones and other cordless phones come into force. Advertisement New phones on the market in Europe will need to meet a minimum level of durability, their batteries should still have a capacity of 80 percent after at least 800 charging cycles, and manufacturers must provide spare parts up to seven years after sales have stopped, according to the new regulations. The EU directive aims to decrease the waste involved with smartphone use, by ensuring that the devices last longer and are more easily repairable. This follows a previous EU law which required new phones on the European market to be compatible with a standard USB-C charger. Summer break begins in some German states For millions of students, the school year is comes to an end in June. Children and students in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are the first to start their summer holidays – their last day of school is June 27th. As always, Bavaria will be the last federal state to start the summer break, as last as August 1st. A street artist entertains vacationers with huge soap bubbles. Summer break begins at the end of June for some states this year. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Jens Büttner Summer break for German schools usually lasts about six weeks, with pupils in the states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia returning to class on August 11th this year. Advertisement More accessibility in online retail From June 28th, online retailers are required to offer their portals barrier-free for people with disabilities. This requirement is brought by the Accessibility Strengthening Act, and it applies to banking services or the apps and websites of transport companies, among others. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments section below.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
- General
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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
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump declares two new ‘national holidays' – but Americans won't be getting the day off
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways President Donald Trump has announced two national holidays for Americans to commemorate U.S. victories in the First and Second World Wars - but has made clear they won't be days off for Americans. The Republican made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Monday, declaring that May 8 and November 11 would be marked as public holidays to honor the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the signing of the armistice that brought an end to the First World War in 1918 respectively. 'We won two world wars, but we never took credit for it – Everyone else does! All over the world, the allies are celebrating the victory we had in World War II,' Trump wrote. Donald Trump announced the two holidays, but added in a post on social media that he would not be 'closing the country' for the dates (Reuters) 'The only country that doesn't celebrate is the United States of America, and the victory was only accomplished because of us. Without the United States, the war would have been won by other countries, and what a different world it would be.' However, there was a catch. 'We will not be closing the country for these two very important holidays because we already have too many holidays in America,' he added. 'There are not enough days left in the year. We were workers then, and we are workers now!' That indicates both events will be largely symbolic in nature and will have no practical bearing on businesses or government operations, with employees expected to turn up and clock on as usual. November 11 is already observed as Veterans' Day in the United States and was previously known as Armistice Day between 1938 and 1954, when it was changed to honor all of America's combat veterans, not just those who participated in the Great War. 'We are not renaming Veterans' Day,' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News, by way of clarification. 'It will just be an additional proclamation that goes out on that day.' U.S. Marines of the 28th Regiment, 5th Division, raise the Stars and Stripes atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan, on February 23 1945, one of the most iconic images of the Second World War (Joe Rosenthal/AP) May 8, meanwhile, recognizes the historic moment Germany announced its official surrender and is celebrated as Victory in Europe Day (or VE Day) on that continent, with huge celebrations underway this week to mark the 80th anniversary of that date. However, American involvement in the Second World War actually continued for another three months, until August 15 1945, when Imperial Japan likewise surrendered, finally bringing a close to the war in the Pacific in which many U.S. soldiers fought bravely and, in many cases, made the ultimate sacrifice. The latter point was not lost on political commentators, with former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann writing on X: 'We won World War II on August 15, 1945 when the Japanese surrendered. Trump is a complete moron.' Trump is reportedly planning a spectacular parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14 when the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army happens to coincide with his own 79th birthday.
