public holiday

British

noun

a holiday observed over the whole country

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Hong Kong -- back from Wednesday's public holiday -- and Taipei tracked moderate gains.

From Barron's

Sydney's main index was down Wednesday, while Hong Kong was closed for a public holiday.

From Barron's

Over the course of that day, adults and kids alike will perform portions of their work during an open-house and public holiday celebration featuring tours of the theater and fake snow in the courtyard.

From Los Angeles Times

Some key Asian markets were closed for public holidays while political developments in Japan and France remain in focus.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another shooting occurred on the 4 July public holiday at an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas, after a protest escalated into a face-off with police.

From BBC

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