Keywords: Holidays


California adds Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to its state holiday calendar

California has added Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to its list of state holidays, following the signing of Assembly Bill 2017 by Governor Gavin Newsom. The measure formally recognizes the two major Islamic holidays in state law and introduces provisions allowing public employees, schools and community......

Morocco school calendar 2026-2027: all upcoming holiday dates

Families across Morocco now have a clearer view of the main school breaks scheduled for the 2026-2027 academic year, following the publication of the official framework governing the organisation of the school year. The calendar, issued by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, covers......

Summer holidays in times of crisis put European leaders under political pressure

European leaders are facing growing scrutiny over their summer holidays as geopolitical tensions, migration pressures and natural disasters continue to dominate the political agenda. For politicians already struggling with declining public support, taking time off during a major crisis can quickly become......

Imagicaaworld plans $104 million expansion as India’s experience economy accelerates

Indian entertainment park operator Imagicaaworld Entertainment is planning a major expansion programme worth up to 10 billion rupees ($103.6 million) over the next five to six years, as the company seeks to capitalize on growing demand for leisure and experience-based activities across the country. The......

France faces massive holiday traffic as heatwave fuels travel disruptions

France's summer holiday getaway has begun with severe traffic congestion across much of the country, as soaring temperatures and one of the busiest travel weekends of the year combine to place heavy pressure on the national road network. By 10:00 a.m., traffic monitoring agency Bison Futé......

Fuel prices remain above pre-war levels ahead of summer travel season in France

As the summer travel season gets underway across France, fuel prices continue to ease only partially, remaining significantly higher than levels recorded before the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, according to government data released on Monday. While motorists are seeing some relief at the......

Eid Holidays: ANEF publishes forest fire risk map across Morocco

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has released a detailed identifying forest fire risk zones across Morocco for the period from May 26 to May 29, coinciding with the Eid holiday season. The assessment is based on scientific models analyzing vegetation types, combustibility levels, and......

French labor minister rejects proposal to make March 8 a public holiday

France’s labor minister Jean-Pierre Farandou has ruled out the idea of making March 8 — International Women’s Rights Day — a new public holiday, despite growing calls from trade unions. The proposal, notably supported by the CGT, aims to recognize the importance of gender equality......

School holidays: drivers urged to exercise caution on Moroccan highways

As school holidays approach, Moroccan highways are expected to see heavier traffic, according to the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM). The authority has issued a set of guidelines to help drivers plan their trips safely and navigate the roads under optimal conditions. Traffic is anticipated......