fromThe Local France1 day agoParis foodFrench Word of the Day: Jour chome'Jour chômé' refers to a mandatory non-working day in France, distinct from public holidays.May Day (May 1st) is the only legally mandated 'jour chômé' where working requires extra pay.
fromThe Local Germany2 days agoGermany newsWhat's open and closed on May 1st in GermanyOn Labour Day, most businesses in Germany are closed, so plan ahead for grocery and essential shopping.
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fromThe Local Germany2 weeks agoGermany newsWhat's open and closed over Easter weekend in GermanyEaster creates a significant four-day holiday period influencing business operations and family vacations in Germany.
fromThe Local Germany1 year agoGermany newsFrom dancing bans to forbidden films: How strict are Germans over Easter?There are varying and strict dancing bans on Good Friday across Germany despite a decline in the Christian population.
fromThe Local Germany2 days agoGermany newsWhat's open and closed on May 1st in GermanyOn Labour Day, most businesses in Germany are closed, so plan ahead for grocery and essential shopping.
fromwww.thelocal.de11 months agoGermany news'Bridge days': How to maximise your public holidays like a German this MayMay offers significant public holidays in Germany, especially for maximizing time off in Berlin.
fromThe Local Germany2 weeks agoGermany newsWhat's open and closed over Easter weekend in GermanyEaster creates a significant four-day holiday period influencing business operations and family vacations in Germany.
fromThe Local Germany1 year agoGermany newsFrom dancing bans to forbidden films: How strict are Germans over Easter?There are varying and strict dancing bans on Good Friday across Germany despite a decline in the Christian population.
fromThe Local France5 days agoFrance newsPlanes, trains and roads: What to know about travel in France this MayMay 2025 is highlighted by public holidays in France, but rail strikes could disrupt travel plans during this peak season.
fromThe Local France1 week agoFrance politicsEverything that changes in France in May 2025May 2025 in France features three public holidays, potential rail strikes, and implications for electric vehicle registration fees.
fromThe Local France5 days agoFrance newsPlanes, trains and roads: What to know about travel in France this MayMay 2025 is highlighted by public holidays in France, but rail strikes could disrupt travel plans during this peak season.
fromThe Local France1 week agoFrance politicsEverything that changes in France in May 2025May 2025 in France features three public holidays, potential rail strikes, and implications for electric vehicle registration fees.
fromThe Local France1 week agoParis food5 reasons to look forward to May in FranceMay in France offers multiple public holidays and spring festivities, making it a unique month filled with joy and beauty.
fromThe Local France2 years agoFrance politicsReader question: Why does secular France have so many Catholic holidays?France, despite being secular, has many public holidays rooted in Catholic traditions.The country's secularism is codified in a law that contrasts with its religious history.
fromThe Local France1 week agoParis food5 reasons to look forward to May in FranceMay in France offers multiple public holidays and spring festivities, making it a unique month filled with joy and beauty.
fromThe Local France2 years agoFrance politicsReader question: Why does secular France have so many Catholic holidays?France, despite being secular, has many public holidays rooted in Catholic traditions.The country's secularism is codified in a law that contrasts with its religious history.
fromwww.thelocal.com1 year agoGermany politicsWhy is Maundy Thursday a holiday in Denmark and Norway but not in Sweden?Danish and Norwegian workers enjoy Maundy Thursday off, while Swedes do not, due to historical differences in church reform policies.
fromThe Local France2 weeks agoFrance politicsEXPLAINED: The Spring rail strikes that could hit train services in FrancePotential strikes by French rail unions could disrupt travel during Easter and May public holidays.Sud-Rail and CGT Cheminots are planning strike actions affecting rail services in the coming weeks.
MiscellaneousfromThe Verge2 months agoGoogle Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn't 'sustainable'Google Calendar has removed default highlights for cultural events like Pride month and Black History Month, leading to user outrage.
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoAcross Asia, hundreds of millions gather to mark lunar new yearThe lunar new year celebrations in Asia emphasize family gatherings, cultural traditions, and are marked by record travel and festive decorations.
MiscellaneousfromSecret NYC6 months agoWhy Are NYC Schools Closed The Day After Halloween?NYC students get a day off on November 1st for Diwali, a new public school holiday, post-Halloween.
fromCN Traveller3 years agoSan FranciscoHow to double your holiday allowance in 2025Strategic leave booking around holidays maximizes vacation time with minimal annual leave usage.