Question 1

What is Calendar.cx?

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Calendar.cx is a free reference for national and international holidays, religious observances, sports schedules, on-this-day history, and celebrity birthdays. Browse what's happening today , plan ahead with tomorrow's events , or jump to any month from the all months index.

Question 2

Is Calendar.cx free to use?

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Yes. Every page — including holidays by country , religious observances , sports schedules , and printable calendars — is free with no account required.

Question 3

How often is the information updated?

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Sports scores update every few hours from our schedules page . Public holidays are refreshed annually as official dates are confirmed. On-this-day entries are sourced from Wikipedia and refreshed periodically.

Question 4

How do I use Calendar.cx?

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Pick a starting point: see today or tomorrow , browse a month from all months , check holidays for your country at /holidays/ , or use the search bar at the top of any page.

Question 5

Can I suggest a holiday, event, or celebrity birthday?

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Yes — we welcome additions. Use the form on the contact page with the date, the name, and a source we can verify against.

Question 6

Which countries does Calendar.cx cover?

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We cover public holidays for every country in our database. Start at the holidays index and pick a country — popular destinations include United States , United Kingdom , Canada , Australia , India , and Germany .

Question 7

Is there a mobile app?

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There is no dedicated app, but the site is fully responsive — every page including the today view and the printable calendars works on phones and tablets.

Question 8

How can I stay informed about upcoming events?

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Bookmark the today page for a daily snapshot, or check the RSS feed for the latest entries.

Question 9

Do you offer partnerships or data licensing?

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We're open to partnerships that align with our reference-data mission. Reach out via the contact page with details about your use case.

Question 10

Where does Calendar.cx get its data?

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Holidays come from the python-holidays library and Nager.Date. Religious observances combine Hebcal, Calendarific, and curated sources. Sports data is from TheSportsDB. On-this-day entries come from Wikipedia. Editorial holiday articles are written in-house.

Question 11

Is today a federal holiday?

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Check the today page — federal holidays appear under "Holidays." For the full year's schedule, see US holidays .

Question 12

What are the US federal holidays?

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There are 11 federal holidays in the United States: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. See the full list with dates at US holidays .

Question 13

What's the difference between a federal holiday and a bank holiday?

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In the US, the two overlap almost completely — federal holidays close federal offices, and the Federal Reserve closes banks on the same dates. The terms are used interchangeably in most contexts. Browse the US holiday list to see all of them.

Question 14

What is a floating holiday?

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A floating holiday is a paid day off employees can take on a date of their choosing — often used for personal or religious observances not covered by the company's fixed schedule. Many people use them for religious observances not on the federal calendar.

Question 15

Is Thanksgiving a public holiday?

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Yes. Thanksgiving is a US federal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. Most workplaces, schools, banks, and government offices are closed. See it on the US holidays page , and browse November events for related observances.

Question 16

Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?

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Yes. Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year to honor those who have served in the US Armed Forces. See it listed at US holidays or browse other November observances .

Question 17

Is Memorial Day a bank holiday?

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Yes. Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May and federal offices, banks, and the stock market are all closed. See it on the US holidays page , or look at other events in May .

Question 18

Is Independence Day a national holiday?

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Yes. The Fourth of July (Independence Day) is a US federal holiday commemorating the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Listed at US holidays ; see related July observances .

Question 19

Is New Year's Day a federal holiday?

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Yes. January 1 is a US federal holiday. When it falls on a Saturday, the federal observance shifts to the previous Friday; on a Sunday, to the following Monday. See the full schedule at US holidays .

Question 20

Is Labor Day a federal holiday?

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Yes. Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September. It honors the contributions of American workers. See it at US holidays alongside other September events .

Question 21

Is Christmas a federal holiday?

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Yes. Christmas Day, December 25, is a US federal holiday. When it falls on a weekend, the federal observance shifts to the nearest weekday. Listed at US holidays ; see also Christian observances .

Question 22

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?

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Yes. MLK Day is a US federal holiday on the third Monday of January, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See it at US holidays or browse other January observances .

Question 23

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?

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Yes. Juneteenth (June 19) became the eleventh US federal holiday in 2021, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. See it on the US holidays page .

Question 24

Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?

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Yes — Columbus Day remains a US federal holiday on the second Monday of October. Many states and cities now observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date. See the US holidays list for the current observance.

Question 25

Is Good Friday a federal holiday?

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No. Good Friday is widely observed but is not a US federal holiday. Many financial markets close, but federal offices and post offices stay open. See it in Christian observances .

Question 26

Is Halloween a federal holiday?

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No. Halloween (October 31) is a popular cultural holiday but is not a US federal holiday — workplaces, schools, and banks stay open. See other October events .

Question 27

Is Valentine's Day a federal holiday?

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No. Valentine's Day (February 14) is observed widely but is not a US federal holiday. Browse February events for related observances.

Question 28

Is Easter a federal holiday?

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No. Easter Sunday is the most important Christian holy day but it is not a US federal holiday — partly because it always falls on a Sunday. See it under Christian observances .

Question 29

Is the post office open on federal holidays?

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No. USPS post offices and regular mail delivery are closed on all 11 US federal holidays. Priority Express Mail still delivers. Check the full schedule at US holidays .

Question 30

Is the stock market closed on federal holidays?

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The NYSE and Nasdaq close on most US federal holidays — the main exception is Columbus Day and Veterans Day, when markets stay open. Some holidays also have early-close days. See the full federal calendar at US holidays .

Question 31

What are the public holidays in Canada?

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Canada observes national statutory holidays including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, and Christmas, plus province-specific dates. See the full list at Canada holidays .

Question 32

What are the UK bank holidays?

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England and Wales observe eight bank holidays including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, two May bank holidays, the August summer bank holiday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Scotland and Northern Ireland have slightly different lists. See UK bank holidays .

Question 33

What are the public holidays in Australia?

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Australia's national public holidays include New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day, plus state-specific dates. See Australia holidays .

Question 34

What are the public holidays in India?

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India observes three national holidays — Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti — plus dozens of religious and regional festivals that vary by state. See India holidays .

Question 35

What are the public holidays in Germany?

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Germany has nationwide holidays including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, German Unity Day, and Christmas. Several states add Catholic feast days and Reformation Day. See Germany holidays .

Question 36

What's the difference between a public holiday and a national holiday?

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A national holiday is observed across an entire country (e.g. Independence Day). A public holiday is any day off granted by law and may be national or regional. Browse holidays by country to see how each one classifies them.

Question 37

When is Boxing Day?

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Boxing Day is December 26 — a public holiday in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other Commonwealth countries. See it on UK , Canada , and Australia holiday pages.

Question 38

When is Victoria Day in Canada?

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Victoria Day is observed in Canada on the Monday on or before May 24. See it listed under Canada holidays .

Question 39

When is Anzac Day?

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Anzac Day is observed on April 25 in Australia and New Zealand, honoring those who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. See it on the Australia holidays page .

Question 40

What Jewish holiday is today?

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Check Jewish observances for today's date — entries shift each year because they follow the Hebrew calendar.

Question 41

What religious holiday is today?

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See the religious observances on the today page , or browse by tradition: Jewish , Christian , Islamic , Hindu , Buddhist , Chinese .

Question 42

When is Hanukkah this year?

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Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar — usually in late November or December. See the current year's date and full eight-day schedule at Jewish observances .

Question 43

When is Passover this year?

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Passover begins on the 15th of Nisan and lasts seven or eight days, usually falling in late March or April. See the exact date at Jewish observances .

Question 44

When is Yom Kippur this year?

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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar — observed on the 10th of Tishrei (September or October). See the current date at Jewish observances .

Question 45

When is Rosh Hashanah this year?

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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, observed on the first and second days of Tishrei. See dates at Jewish observances .

Question 46

When is Ramadan this year?

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Ramadan begins on the first day of the ninth Islamic month and shifts about 10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year. See the current dates at Islamic observances .

Question 47

When is Eid al-Fitr this year?

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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. See the current year's date at Islamic observances .

Question 48

When is Eid al-Adha this year?

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Eid al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. Find the current date at Islamic observances .

Question 49

When is Diwali this year?

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Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, usually falls in October or November on the new moon of Kartik. See the current date at Hindu observances .

Question 50

When is Holi this year?

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Holi is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna — typically in March. See the date at Hindu observances .

Question 51

When is Chinese (Lunar) New Year this year?

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Lunar New Year falls on the new moon between January 21 and February 20 each year. See the date and animal sign at Chinese observances .

Question 52

When is Easter this year?

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Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon — anywhere from March 22 to April 25. See the current date at Christian observances .

Question 53

When does Lent start this year?

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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter, and lasts 40 days (Sundays excluded). See the date at Christian observances .

Question 54

What are the major Buddhist holidays?

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Major Buddhist observances include Vesak (the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing), Magha Puja, Asalha Puja, and Bodhi Day. See the current year's calendar at Buddhist observances .

Question 55

Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?

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Most Hindu festivals follow the lunisolar Hindu calendar, which doesn't align with the Gregorian calendar — so dates shift each year. Browse Hindu observances for the current year's schedule.

Question 56

What is today's date?

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Today's date and a summary of what's happening are on the today page . Looking ahead? Try tomorrow .

Question 57

What happened on this day in history?

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Our on-this-day archive covers every (month, day) pair with notable events, births, and deaths sourced from Wikipedia.

Question 58

What's special about today?

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The today page rounds up holidays, religious observances, sports events, celebrity birthdays, and on-this-day moments for the current date.

Question 59

What is tomorrow's date and what's happening?

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The tomorrow page shows tomorrow's date along with holidays, observances, and notable events to plan ahead.

Question 60

How do I find the day of the week for a specific date?

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Look up the date by browsing to the month — e.g. January — and then the specific day. Or jump straight into the on-this-day archive .

Question 61

How many days until a specific holiday?

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Open the holiday page from US holidays (or your country's page from holidays by country ) to see the date — then count from today .

Question 62

What is a leap year and when is the next one?

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A leap year has 366 days — the extra day is February 29. They occur every four years except century years not divisible by 400. Check February in the relevant year to see if it has a 29th.

Question 63

How many days are left in the year?

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Look up today's date and subtract from 365 (or 366 in a leap year). Each month archive — see all months — shows the days you have left to plan.

Question 64

How many days are in each month?

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January 31, February 28 (29 in a leap year), March 31, April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31. Browse any month from all months .

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