2026 US Federal Holidays: Full Calendar and Dates
The complete list of 2026 US federal holidays has been published, detailing 11 official days including Presidents' Day, Juneteenth, and Christmas. Employers decide time off.
The complete list of 2026 US federal holidays has been published, detailing 11 official days including Presidents' Day, Juneteenth, and Christmas. Employers decide time off.
A first-time pet owner adopted a painfully shy kitten who had waited five months for a home. Within just one week, the cat showed unexpected confidence and joy in her new environment.
The Met Office has launched its biggest forecast system upgrade in three years, powered by a new Microsoft supercomputer. The enhanced model promises more accurate predictions for winter weather, fog, and rain, extending forecasts to 14 days locally.
The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for South West England and South Wales, with over 300 flood alerts active nationwide. Saturated ground raises flooding risks as more wet weather is forecast.
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RecommendedBritain is set for a dramatic shift from flooding to freezing conditions, with weather maps predicting snow reaching East Anglia and temperatures plummeting to -5C in Scotland later this month.
England and Wales face over 200 active flood alerts with a Met Office yellow warning for rain, as communities recover from Storm Chandra's extensive flooding.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, urging residents in 29 areas across southern England and Wales to prepare flood kits ahead of a 12-hour storm.
Forecasters warn of continuous showers across southern UK for the next two weeks, with flooding disrupting travel and setting rainfall records in multiple regions.
Evenings across Britain are set to brighten as sunset times gradually extend from tonight until October, marking winter's end with increasing daylight hours.
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RecommendedThe Met Office has issued an 11-hour yellow weather warning for rain across four Scottish areas, urging residents to gather essential items like torches and batteries due to potential power cuts and flooding risks.
Tim Dowling reflects on the dreary English winter, feeling homesick for American hurricanes and snowstorms, while navigating local walks and a surprising new roundabout.
Cyclone Mitchell is forecast to become a severe category three system, bringing destructive winds up to 170km/h and flash flooding to Western Australia's Pilbara coast from Sunday.
The Met Office predicts snowfall in eastern Scotland's higher hills this weekend, with wintry showers across the UK. Western Scotland may see sunshine, while England and Wales face mixed conditions.
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for rain in parts of the UK, including Hampshire and Wales, with up to 50mm of rainfall expected, raising flood concerns due to saturated ground from 36 consecutive days of rain.
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RecommendedA couple investigating persistent scratching sounds behind their walls discovered a raccoon had taken up residence, capturing the shocking moment on camera.
The UK has experienced 36 consecutive days of rain, with the Met Office blaming a southward-shifted jet stream. Social media is flooded with complaints as forecasters warn the worst may still be coming.
The Met Office has issued weather warnings with snow expected across 10 Scottish council areas today, while further wintry showers are forecast for next week across northern regions.
Parts of the UK have seen rain every day in 2026, with Aberdeen experiencing its longest sunless stretch since 1957. Forecasters warn of continued downpours and flooding risks.
The Met Office has issued a bleak forecast, warning that heavy rain and flooding will continue across the UK with no immediate relief expected.
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RecommendedSouth-west England and South Wales have experienced rain every day in 2026, with January seeing 50% more rainfall than average. Yellow warnings remain in place across multiple regions.
The Royal Air Force has honoured Molly Gillon, a 103-year-old former radar operator who played a crucial role in guiding Spitfire pilots and bringing bombers home safely during the Second World War.
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day 2026, predicting six more weeks of winter. Thousands braved freezing temperatures in Pennsylvania for the 140th annual forecast.
Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow, signalling a prolonged winter ahead. The annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Pennsylvania drew large crowds despite freezing temperatures.
Research from Lancaster University explains why accents in Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster differ despite proximity, tracing changes to industrial migration patterns.
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RecommendedWatch live coverage as Punxsutawney Phil emerges at dawn to forecast either an early spring or six more weeks of winter, drawing thousands to Pennsylvania for this annual tradition rooted in German folklore.
As Punxsutawney Phil emerges on Groundhog Day, we explore the centuries-old tradition's origins, accuracy, and cultural significance across the US and Canada.
Tens of thousands gather in Pennsylvania for Punxsutawney Phil's annual winter forecast. The groundhog's shadow sighting tradition faces scrutiny with NOAA reporting just 40% accuracy.
Punxsutawney Phil's handlers will announce the groundhog's winter forecast on Groundhog Day, a tradition drawing tens of thousands to Pennsylvania.
Many people are discovering the true meaning behind WC signs on public toilet doors, with the historical explanation surprising social media users across the UK.
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RecommendedMotorists are being warned of treacherous icy patches on untreated roads across south-west England, Hampshire, Wales and Northern Ireland following Storm Chandra, with flood warnings also in effect.