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- 12/25ChristmasUnited States · Federal holidayIn 71 days
- 12/26Boxing Day (UK)United States · UK bank holidayIn 72 days
- 12/31–01/01Taiwan New Year / EveTaiwan · Visitor guidesIn 77 days
- 12/31New Year's EveUnited States · Countdown & travelIn 77 days
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Halloween
Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving 2026: federal holiday date and long weekend Coming soon
- Thanksgiving 2026 travel: TSA and highway tips Coming soon
- Thanksgiving origins and common traditions Coming soon
Black Friday
- Black Friday 2026: dates and shopping guide Coming soon
- Black Friday 2026: price checks and scam warnings Coming soon
- What is Black Friday? A short history Coming soon
Cyber Monday
- Cyber Monday 2026: best time to buy tech online Coming soon
- Cyber Monday 2026: secure checkout and return policies Coming soon
- Cyber Monday vs Black Friday: what’s the difference? Coming soon
Christmas
- Christmas 2026: federal holiday and post office hours Coming soon
- Christmas 2026: markets, gifts and travel tips Coming soon
- Christmas traditions: a short overview Coming soon
Boxing Day (UK)
- Boxing Day 2026 in the UK: bank holiday and shop hours Coming soon
- Boxing Day 2026 sales: how to compare deals safely Coming soon
- What is Boxing Day? Coming soon
Taiwan New Year / Eve
New Year's Eve
- New Year's Eve 2026: dates and federal holiday (Jan 1) Coming soon
- New Year's Eve 2026 travel and safety tips Coming soon
- New Year countdown events: how to plan Coming soon
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