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public holiday

British

noun

a holiday observed over the whole country

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"People were chanting and expressing their grief. It felt like a public holiday -- shops and offices were closed," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Min Aung Hlaing granted their release to mark a public holiday on Monday "in consideration of the peace of mind of the general public as well as on humanitarian grounds", the government statement said.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Both her son and daughter were at home after authorities declared a seven-day public holiday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

There was a festival air on this public holiday as families marched and meandered in a warm winter's sun.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

It was into this cage that the body of Mr. Winterberry was to be put to make a public holiday for yokels!

From Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective by Irvin, Rea

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