Aug 1, 2026Discover when and why January 1st became a public holiday, linked to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1582.

Jul 21, 2026Discover why Russia’s Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar for religious celebrations despite the Gregorian calendar adoption.

Jul 16, 2026Discover which religious groups and regions still use the Julian calendar and why the Gregorian calendar is now the global standard.

Jul 14, 2026Discover which countries and communities continue to use the Julian calendar, mainly for religious observances like Christmas and Easter.