national holiday

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The March 15 demonstration came on a national holiday commemorating the 150th anniversary of Hungary’s failed 1848 revolution against Habsburg rule.

From Seattle Times

International Women's Day is a national holiday in many countries, including Russia where flower sales double during the three or four days around 8 March.

From BBC

Thailand’s markets were closed for a national holiday.

From Seattle Times

The Freedom to Vote Act would require states to offer same-day voter registration, makes Election Day a national holiday, and mandates 15 days of early voting.

From Washington Times

In Russia, the Kremlin did little to register the anniversary, which fell on an extended national holiday.

From Washington Post