The U.S. government shut down much of its operations just after midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as a standoff between Congress and the White House over expiring health benefits prevented a funding deal ...

This year's celebration of Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 13. Columbus Day is a holiday for both federal and New Jersey government workers, marked with the closings of offices deemed nonessential.

Presidents' Day is Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, is a federal and bank holiday that celebrate the birthdays of two U.S. presidents. On the day that honors the first president of the United States, George ...

Christmas Day 2025 is on a Thursday, and, as with many other holidays, grocery stores, government offices, and schools are often closed in observance. For last-minute grocery runs or other plans, here ...