national holiday
Example Sentences
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In 2014, his birthday was made a national holiday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the president declared a national holiday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Some nations might have declared a national holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Memorial Day officially became a federal national holiday in 1971, and is now part of a nationwide annual celebration that also serves as the unofficial beginning of summer.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
Across Tokyo, shops and restaurants close as if it’s a national holiday.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
