bank holiday

Example Sentences

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It was meant to be the "first of many" celebrations for Lauren Macpherson, who had spent the August bank holiday at a music festival in London.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

First Minister John Swinney has proposed that 15 June is designated as a national bank holiday.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Iran is in the middle of an extended weekend, with the authorities declaring Wednesday a bank holiday at the last minute, citing the need to save energy during the cold weather.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

The authorities in the capital, Tehran, had declared Wednesday a bank holiday - in an apparent effort to quell the unrest.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

I only got my full sum made up last night; 'twarn't convenient for some to pay cash, you know, and to-day's bank holiday.

From The Wooing of Calvin Parks by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe