Comparing public holidays
Comparing public holidays
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Today, Chicagoans enjoy their second public holiday in as many weeks. Last week was Lincoln’s Birthday, a public holiday in Illinois. Today, it is Presidents’ Day, a national holiday. Seem like a lot? Well, compared to the rest of the world, the United States actually has a moderate amount of holidays. Worldview compares and contrasts public holidays around the world.