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holiday

[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /


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The same day authorities in the capital announced a two-day public holiday on Thursday and Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Since the truce was declared, the bombs have fallen silent in Tehran, and the Iranian capital now has the air of a public holiday.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It ended trading before the Easter holiday period at A$118.84.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Daniel, who is 18, is taking three A-levels and said he had been planning to work on coursework over the Easter holiday.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

My father once brought a telescope along on holiday to Cornwall.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin