national holiday
Americannoun
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a holiday that is observed throughout a nation.
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a holiday that is legally established by a national government rather than by a municipal or state government.
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Etymology
Origin of national holiday
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Temperatures were expected to remain high through France's Bastille Day national holiday on Tuesday, according to the Meteo-France weather service.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The date 4 July is apparently a favourite national holiday of Swift's, which she has previously celebrated by throwing big parties.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Some nations might have declared a national holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
His remarks come amid muted celebrations across parts of Russia to mark the nation's biggest national holiday, which commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
As the plane began its descent over Boston Harbor, the pilot announced the weather and time, and that President Nixon had declared a national holiday: two American men had landed on the moon.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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