national holiday

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Instead, they are calling for protests on May 1 — Labor Day and a national holiday — and say they won’t speak to him until after that.

From New York Times

Unions have called for a further day of massive protest on May 1, the French Labor Day and a national holiday.

From New York Times

National Cheeseball Day indeed exists, cited by multiple websites that recognize national holidays.

From Washington Times

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