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Egypt has emerged as the top trending holiday destination for British travelers in 2026, showing a dramatic increase in demand.

The town of Marmaris, Turkey, has been highlighted as the cheapest European holiday destination for Easter, offering warm weather and low drink prices.

Farmers' markets in Greece will operate normally on Clean Monday, allowing consumers to purchase traditional foods for the holiday.

The article discusses the operating hours of supermarkets and other stores in Greece for Clean Monday 2026, highlighting that while many retail shops will be closed, some supermarkets and dining establishments will remain open.

Harvey Dominy, a 21-year-old from Merthyr Tydfil, died shortly after arriving in Benidorm for his first lads' holiday due to a combination of drugs and alcohol.

The rules for Ash Wednesday as a discretionary holiday vary by state and municipality in Brazil, with some areas having the whole day off while others have specific hours until which businesses close.

Banks in Brazil reopen on Ash Wednesday with reduced hours following the Carnival holiday.

Families gathered at Malecón 2000 during the last day of the carnival holiday, enjoying a relatively calm atmosphere amid warm weather.

Traffic delays for travelers returning to Seoul from the Lunar New Year holiday peak have eased, with travel time from Busan now estimated at 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Traffic congestion is occurring on highways from several cities to Seoul as people return home on the fourth day of the Seollal holiday.

Traffic congestion is reported on some highways in South Korea as people travel for the Lunar New Year holiday.

The article discusses the observance of Ash Wednesday in Brazil, explaining how it marks the end of Carnival and the return to normal working hours, which varies by region due to optional public holiday policies.

The operating hours of public services and businesses in Piracicaba and Limeira, Brazil, will change due to the upcoming Carnival holiday.

Public service operation hours in Itapetininga and Tatuí will be affected during the Carnival holiday, with some services remaining closed until Thursday, February 19.

Highway traffic in South Korea is expected to peak at noon on the second day of the holiday, with delays on routes including Seoul to Busan.

On Presidents' Day 2026, many government offices and public services in the United States will be closed, while the retail sector will likely hold special promotions.

The article outlines the operational changes for banks, public offices, and shopping malls in João Pessoa during the 2026 Carnival celebrations.

The first day of the holiday sees heavy traffic on major highways in South Korea, with an estimated travel time of 6 hours and 10 minutes from Seoul to Busan.

During the Carnival holiday, the Piracicaba region in Brazil anticipates heavy traffic, with 755,000 vehicles expected on its highways, particularly during peak hours.

The city of Montes Claros has declared a holiday for municipal offices during Carnival, affecting their operating hours for the festivities.

Approximately 200,000 people are predicted to use Incheon International Airport each day during the Seollal holiday period.

Banks in Ecuador will maintain financial services during the extended Carnival holiday from February 14 to 17, ensuring access through various channels.

Banks in Lithuania will alter their working hours and service availability on February 16 due to the holiday, advising customers to complete payments before February 13.

The upcoming Carnival holiday in Rio de Janeiro will lead to altered operating hours for various services, including banks, supermarkets, and healthcare units.

The USPS will cease all operations and mail delivery for 24 hours on February 16 due to a federal holiday.

The number of travelers during this year's Lunar New Year holiday is expected to rise by 9% compared to last year, with significant travel times predicted between Seoul and Busan.

A British couple shared their experience of TUI's cheapest all-inclusive holiday in Agadir, Morocco, which offers warm winter sunshine.

On the day of the holiday and the following day, Seoul's subway and city buses will extend their operating hours until 1 AM.

U.S. banks will temporarily close all their physical branches for 24 hours in February to observe a federal holiday.

Commercial establishments in Piracicaba will operate during Carnival 2026, with specific hours outlined and provisions for employees who worked on a municipal holiday.

Iguaçu National Park has extended its hours and programming to accommodate families seeking a peaceful nature experience during the Carnival holiday weekend.

Taubaté, SP will observe a holiday on February 5, affecting public service hours from Thursday to Friday.

A British man, Peter Smith, survived a near-fatal shark attack in Tobago during the last hours of his holiday, sharing details of his desperate fight against a bull shark.

Macapá is celebrating its 268th anniversary, and municipal and state public service hours will be altered or unavailable due to the holiday.

The article discusses the significance of May Day in Germany and critiques Chancellor Friedrich Merz's apparent disregard for workers' health, reflecting on the historical roots of the holiday tied to labor exploitation and the fight for an eight-hour workday.

Today, stores and supermarkets are closed due to the last holiday of the festive period, which will end on January 7th with regular operations resuming.

Farmers are returning to their blockades after the holiday break, with crucial hours ahead as they hold a preparatory general assembly in Nikaia before a nationwide assembly in Malgara.

Long wait times at the Bajakovo border crossing into Croatia from Serbia, with delays reaching up to four hours due to holiday traffic.

Mercadona has announced a new closing time starting January 2, resuming its normal operating hours from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM after the New Year holiday.

Two motorcyclists, Orimar Endrina and Adrián, tragically died in separate traffic accidents on Tenerife, just 17 hours apart, shocking the local community during the holiday season.

Stores will operate on holiday hours until New Year's Eve, with closing times varying by date.

Stores continue to operate under holiday hours as consumers make their last-minute purchases for New Year's Eve.

Banks will operate normally on New Year's Eve but will be closed on January 1st, resuming services on January 2nd.

Stores and supermarkets are open today, the last Sunday of the year, allowing consumers to do their last shopping before New Year's, with holiday hours from 11:00 to 18:00.

Stores and supermarkets will remain open today and tomorrow as part of extended holiday hours leading up to New Year's Eve, providing consumers the opportunity to shop until the last minute.

The article discusses the holiday hours for retail stores, highlighting their open status today and tomorrow and outlining their operating schedule until New Year's Eve.

A knife attack in the Paris subway left three women injured, with the 25-year-old suspect, known to the police, arrested two hours later at his home.

Stores across the country are closed today due to the two-day Christmas holiday, but will reopen tomorrow with festive hours, including Sunday operations.