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How many days until Halloween? Trick-or-treating triggers the end-of-year rush

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How many days until Halloween? Trick-or-treating triggers the end-of-year rush

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The kids are back in school, the NFL schedule has entered the chilly days of fall, and the World Series is just around the corner. The final days of 2024 are upon us and you may be wondering how many days you have left to prepare for the big dates.

What day of the week is Halloween?

It's full pumpkin spice season and the kids probably already have their eyes on that trick-or-treater candy you just bought.

As of Monday, October 21st, there are still 10 days until Halloween. The holiday always falls on October 31st and this year it falls on a Thursday.

When do we change the clocks?

When you think about Halloween, you probably think about when we change the clocks again. (The dark mornings and early sunsets probably contribute to this.)

The end of Daylight Saving Time is when we turn the clocks back an hour – you know, jump forward; fall back. This year we are gaining an additional hour on Sunday November 3rd. At 2 a.m. we turn the clocks back to 1 a.m., giving us that extra hour of sleep.

Daylight saving time (no, it is not daylight saving time) ends on the first Sunday in November. The earliest possible date is November 1st, the latest is November 7th.

Those of us of a certain age may remember this happening earlier in the year. Before 2007 it happened on the last Sunday in October.

When is election day?

The heated race for the White House is nearing its end… at least as far as the election campaign is concerned.

Election Day is just 15 days away on Tuesday, November 5th. It always falls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, ensuring that it always falls between November 2nd and 8th. This planning avoids a conflict with Halloween or All Saints Day. Although it is not an official federal holiday, some states observe it as a holiday to encourage voter turnout.

When is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day, the day we honor those who have served in the military, is still three weeks away. It always falls on November 11th and marks the anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War.

If it lands on a weekend, the federal celebration moves to the nearest weekday.

What day is Thanksgiving 2024?

It's almost time for turkey, stuffing, and awkward family interactions.

Thanksgiving is 38 days away and falls on Thursday, November 28th this year. It always falls on the fourth Thursday in November. The earliest possible date is November 22nd and the latest is November 28th – this year and therefore as late as possible.

When does Black Friday start?

The start of the Christmas shopping season is just around the corner.

Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving, so this year it's on Friday, November 29th, just 39 days away. It's known for big sales and great deals, both in-store and online. Some stores begin sales at midnight, while others launch their offerings early on Thanksgiving evening.

What is Small Business Saturday?

Big box stores and online retailers make shopping for the holidays easier, but the seasonal shopping boom can also help your local stores.

Small Business Saturday takes place the day after Black Friday, making it Saturday, November 30th of this year, 40 days away. It was first launched in 2010 to encourage shoppers to support small, local businesses during the holiday season.

When is Cyber ​​Monday?

Get ready to click “Add to Cart”. Cyber ​​Monday, so called because online retailers reserve the Monday after Black Friday for additional online deals, is a shopping holiday born out of habit. Retailers noticed a spike in web traffic this Monday as shoppers who missed in-store deals looked online for the season's hot items.

Cyber ​​Monday is still 42 days away, on Monday December 2nd of this year. It always falls on the Monday after Thanksgiving.

When does Hanukkah begin?

Light the menorah and enjoy the latkes.

Hanukkah begins at sunset on Wednesday, December 25th, 65 days from today. It lasts eight nights and ends at sunset on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The start of Hanukkah varies each year because it is based on the Hebrew calendar. Although Hanukkah often coincides with Christmas, it does not have the same religious significance in Judaism as holidays such as Yom Kippur or Passover. Instead, it commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and celebrates the miracle of the oil, which lasted for eight days.

What day is Christmas 2024?

You've probably seen the first signs of Christmas, whether it's anxious children leaving clues about their list with Santa or family text messages about who's hosting this year.

Christmas Day is still 65 days away, on Wednesday December 25th. It always falls on December 25th, but if it falls on a weekend, the federal holiday is observed on the nearest day of the week.

When is New Year?

As we say goodbye to Christmas, attention turns to the New Year. And no, you're not the only one who sometimes gets confused about which day is the actual holiday. We refer to New Year's Day, but in reality we often think of New Year's Eve.

The last day of the year is still 71 days away and falls on Tuesday, December 31st. New Year's Day is 72 days away, on Wednesday, January 1st. It always falls on January 1st and marks the beginning of the new year. If it lands on a weekend, the observed holiday moves to the nearest weekday.

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