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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It is official: these are the holidays in March 2026, with an XL weekend

March 2026 will feature a long weekend due to a combination of national and optional holidays, starting from Saturday, March 21 to Tuesday, March 24.

Mar 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office Travel Advice for Holidays to Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt in Wake of Iran War

The UK Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Turkey, Cyprus, and Egypt due to flight disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 3 • 14:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Soap star rushed to hospital after being bitten by monkey

Oscar Curtis, a Hollyoaks actor, had to receive rabies jabs after being bitten by a monkey while on holiday in India.

Mar 3 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Headteacher seen on TV changed term dates for cruise holiday and used £30k school car

A former headteacher admitted misconduct by altering school term dates for personal holidays and misusing school resources.

Mar 3 • 13:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What the law says: this is how holidays in March 2026 are paid

The article discusses the payment structure for holidays in Argentina in March 2026, detailing how two specific days will be treated under local labor laws.

Mar 2 • 16:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Holidays in Argentina: Here is the calendar month by month for 2026

Many Argentinians are seeking to know the list of holidays for 2026 to plan vacations and days off; the official scheme is now available.

Mar 2 • 14:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Response: Leave the Swedish Calendar as It Is

A letter addresses the idea of altering the Swedish calendar for minority holidays, emphasizing that while flexibility for Muslim holidays is important, other minority groups also seek similar recognition.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Holidays in March: check the dates and cities with time off in Piauí

March 2026 will feature municipal holidays in the interior cities of Piauí, but no state holidays or official time off for the entire state.

Mar 2 • 12:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should holidays falling on Sunday be considered free days? The government will consider a petition on this matter

A petition has been submitted by the 'Można Lepiej!' Foundation, seeking amendments to labor regulations regarding days off for holidays on Sundays.

Mar 2 • 11:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Holidays 2026: Long Weekends, National Holidays, and Holy Week in March

The article outlines the long weekends and important national holidays in Argentina for March 2026, highlighting days for reflection and potential retreats.

Mar 2 • 10:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Merlin slashes annual pass cost to £99 ahead of Easter school holidays

Merlin Entertainment has reduced the price of its annual pass to £99 in a spring sale, providing families with access to over 20 UK theme parks for a year.

Mar 2 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Marko Kass: An Estonian Man Needs Help

Marko Kass emphasizes the need for support programs for violent men, highlighting the importance of personal responsibility and the persistent issue of domestic violence in Estonia during holidays.

Mar 1 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

How to beat the 'singles tax' and save money on everything from holidays and food

The article explores the concept of the 'singles tax' in the UK, offering tips for single individuals to save money in various aspects of life.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

10 European destinations that are the cheapest to book over Easter holidays

A list of affordable European city break destinations for the Easter holidays has been unveiled.

Mar 1 • 05:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Recognize Ramadan as a Swedish holiday in the same way as Christmas

The article advocates for recognizing Ramadan as a significant Swedish holiday, emphasizing the importance of inclusion in society.

Mar 1 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Purim and the teaching that everything can change in an instant

The article discusses the significance of the Purim festival, a Jewish holiday commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people from a decree of extermination in the Persian Empire.

Feb 28 • 21:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Wheelchair Users Become 'Detectives' Before Holidays: Promises Often Don't Hold

The article discusses the challenges wheelchair users face when planning holidays, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and often unmet accessibility promises from hotels.

Feb 28 • 15:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government Holiday for Holi on March 3 or 4? Know on Which Day Banks Will Be Closed in the Country

The Reserve Bank of India has clarified the official holiday schedule for banks during Holi, which falls on March 4, 2026, causing confusion regarding the exact holiday date.

Feb 28 • 09:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything you should know as UK red passport warning issued

UK travelers are warned to check the validity of their old red passports before summer holidays due to new international entry requirements.

Feb 28 • 02:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Additional day off in 2026. There is a government decision

The Polish government has announced an additional day off for employees in 2026 due to overlapping holidays on Saturdays, following labor code regulations.

Feb 27 • 16:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Banks will be closed for so many days during Holi, see the complete list of holidays

Banks in various states of India will remain closed for five days due to the Holi festival, starting from February 28.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Holidays for 1,500 euros, treatment – for 140,000: Lithuanians suffered severe burns

Lithuanian travelers face exorbitant medical costs abroad, highlighting the unpredictability of injuries during vacations.

Feb 27 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Bank Holiday March: Five Consecutive Days of Bank Closures at the Start of March! Find Out How Many Days Off There Are This Month

At the beginning of March, various banks across India will be closed for five consecutive days, disrupting services due to holidays.

Feb 27 • 07:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holi holidays on March 2, 3, and 4 in UP, salary to be received in advance

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced holidays for government employees during Holi and ensured their salaries will be disbursed in advance.

Feb 27 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

TUI, Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair rules on bringing alcohol onboard

This article outlines the varying rules regarding bringing alcohol on board flights with major UK airlines such as TUI, Jet2, British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair, particularly for the upcoming school holidays.

Feb 27 • 04:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Apply for a new cooking show and travel to Sardinia!

A new cooking show called "Sardinia Holidays" invites culinary enthusiasts to join and explore Sardinian cuisine while competing for the title of Best Chef.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This month will have the next holiday in Ecuador in 2026

Ecuador's government has announced the national holiday schedule for 2026, featuring twelve extended rest days throughout the year.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Narva Museum Holds Adventure Camp for Children

The Narva Museum is hosting a three-day adventure camp for children during the school holidays, featuring pirate games, Viking skills, and scout knowledge.

Feb 26 • 19:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What are the holidays in March 2026, according to the law

March 2026 will feature a long four-day weekend due to specific non-working holidays outlined by law in Argentina.

Feb 26 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Alton Towers reveals opening date new Bluey ride in 2026 ahead of school holidays

Alton Towers has announced the opening date for a new Bluey-themed ride, set to debut in 2026 in their CBeebies Land area.

Feb 26 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government again postpones rule restricting work on holidays; understand what is at stake

The Brazilian government has delayed the implementation of a new regulation that restricts commercial activity on holidays once more, with a new effective date set for the end of May.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government again postpones ordinance that restricts work in commerce on holidays

The Brazilian federal government has postponed the implementation of ordinance 3.665/2023, which limits holiday work in commerce, by an additional 90 days.

Feb 25 • 22:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano sets March 1 for second term break

Kano State Government announces March 1 as the start date for the Eid al-Fitr holiday for all schools in the state.

Feb 25 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Scammers Don't Even Sleep on Holidays! Valdo Randpere Received a Suspicious Phone Call: I Sent Him to a Dark Place and Called the Bank

Estonian politician Valdo Randpere shared his experience of receiving a scam phone call on the country's Independence Day, highlighting the ongoing issue of fraud.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Long Weekend: What Days Are Holidays in March 2026

In March 2026, Argentinians will enjoy an extended long weekend due to public holidays, allowing for a four-day break.

Feb 25 • 16:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Spring Break in the Mud: Where to Go with Children During the Holidays When There is No Snow

The article suggests activities for families with children during the holiday season when snow is lacking, highlighting various destinations and alternatives.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Winter utility costs challenge people, bank offers mortgage payment holiday as a solution

Rising winter utility costs are creating financial strain for homeowners in Estonia, prompting banks to propose mortgage payment holidays as a potential solution.

Feb 25 • 07:28 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Less taxes on paychecks for contract renewals, night shifts, and holidays: the 2026 tax updates

The 2026 Italian tax overhaul introduces reductions on employee salaries under certain conditions, particularly benefiting those working night shifts and on holidays.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Expert explains how to prevent high roaming charges during school holidays

An expert shares practical tips to avoid high roaming charges for families traveling abroad during school holidays.

Feb 24 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Benidorm weather takes 'spooky' turn and it's impacting holidays

Recent misty weather in Benidorm, described as 'spooky' by a local resident, is affecting holiday plans for visitors to the popular resort.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Chinese traveled by train at a record pace during New Year's holidays

During the New Year's holiday period, Chinese citizens made a record 121 million train journeys, marking an 8% increase from the previous year.

Feb 24 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Next holiday will be in April; check the dates

The next national holiday in Brazil will be on April 3rd, with the possibility of extended weekends due to the proximity of another holiday on April 21st.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Easter's cheapest holiday destination is 4 hours from UK with 25C and £2 pints

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

Feb 23 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All you need to know as term time holidays could now see parents fined £2,500

New rules from the Department for Education allow fines of up to £2,500 for parents who take their children out of school during term time without permission.

Feb 23 • 14:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Students' holidays - a silent risk for employers. How to manage it?

This article discusses the challenges faced by working parents during school holidays, highlighting the dual burden of managing work and ensuring meaningful activities for children, which poses risks for both employees and employers.

Feb 23 • 11:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Levi's popular vacation cabin area darkened for several hours - Nearly 30 degrees of frost overnight

A power outage due to a fire in electrical equipment left over a thousand visitors in the Rakkavaara area of Levi without electricity for several hours during a cold winter night.

Feb 23 • 05:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Clean Monday: Which supermarkets and stores are open today - What applies to farmers' markets, hours in Varvakeio, Rentis

On Clean Monday, consumers seek specific traditional foods for the beginning of Lent, with most retail stores closed except for some restaurants and cinemas.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What days in March are banks closed and why

In March, banks in Argentina will be closed on March 23 and March 24 due to a tourist holiday and a national day of remembrance, respectively.

Feb 22 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Thousands of Finns Have Already Claimed This Amazing Deal – If You Want a Dream Holiday for Almost Free, Act Immediately

Many Finns have the opportunity to enjoy luxury holidays for free, but time is running out to take advantage of this offer.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Carnival, the next holiday will only be in April in RO

After a long weekend following Carnival, residents of Rondônia will have to wait until April for their next public holidays during Holy Week.

Feb 22 • 14:06 UTC

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