Ministries and public departments will observe a public holiday on May 25 on the occasion of Independence Day, according to a ...

The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

The holiday, often confused with Mexican Independence Day, commemorates a Mexican army victory over the French. But it’s ...

President Trump on Monday declared national holidays on Nov. 11 and May 8 to commemorate victories in World War I and World ...

Meteorological summer starts on June 1. The next holiday that most U.S. workers will have a day off is Independence Day, which falls on Friday, July 4.

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day Despite widespread belief, this festive date ...

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions. (And no, it's not Mexico's ...

Though for some Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to party, the holiday has a significant history (and no, it's not Mexico's Independence Day). Here's what to know about the holiday. Americans ...

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.