government holiday
Example Sentences
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Though not on an official government holiday, crowds have since gathered around the country on the first of May to celebrate the achievements and struggles of the working class.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The report for the Dec. 19 week was delayed by last week’s extended federal government holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
The federal MLK birthday holiday was first observed nationally in 1986 but was not made a state government holiday in all states until 2000.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2022
The following week, on another government holiday, another flash demonstration took place.
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2012
The first day of snow each year, they would declare a government holiday.
From Washington Post
