December 24 feels like a holiday to many, with its half-empty offices and the rush of a last-minute shopping crowd. Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day.

122.4 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this holiday season. The number of travelers in 2025 is 2.2% over last year. AAA responded to more than 860,000 roadside ...

There are 11 federal and nine paid Florida holidays in 2026. Florida events range from Bike Week to the Worm Gruntin' Festival. Check out some special events coming to Florida, along with other ...

Consumers spent 3.9 percent more from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21 this year compared with last year, according to a Mastercard report on holiday spending. By Kim Bhasin Tariffs, a government shutdown, rising ...

This year is expected to be the busiest on record for holiday travel. This Christmas and New Year's holiday period is expected to be the busiest on record. More than 122 million people are expected to ...

LB Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN. Her love of gaming began with her cousin introducing her to Banjo Kazooie and Jak and Daxter. It was love at first play. Since then, she has ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 temporarily declared federal holidays by executive order. The change only applies to federal employees and is not a permanent law. Most private businesses unaffected; post ...

WELCOME BACK EVERYBODY. HOLIDAY SHOPPERS ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME TO GET ALL THEIR GIFTS AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS LATER THIS WEEK. NOW AROUND THE METRO THERE ARE HOLIDAY MARTS AND MARKETS WHERE YOU CAN PICK ...

Good morning, all. Here’s something to look forward to: The winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year, is Sunday. That means longer days starting on Monday. Now, on to the news. Seven people, ...

President Donald Trump has granted federal workers two extra days off for Christmas in 2025. An executive order closes all executive departments and agencies on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, 2025. The extended ...

President Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 as federal holidays this year. The order will result in federal agencies being closed and employees excused from ...