bank holiday
Americannoun
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a weekday on which banks are closed by law; legal holiday.
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British. a secular day on which banks are closed, obligations then falling due being performable on the following secular day.
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Etymology
Origin of bank holiday
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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On social media, some described the scenes of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, as having a carnival atmosphere this bank holiday weekend.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
People have been urged to stay away from a flooded quarry where the water has a pH level "comparable to bleach", following a surge in visitors over the bank holiday weekend.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The National Trust has asked people to be more considerate after a beauty spot was left covered in litter after the bank holiday weekend.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
A number of migrants who crossed the English Channel over the bank holiday weekend have been charged with illegal immigration offences, with some jailed.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Julia was not in a position to contradict this; she only said, "It is a real holiday, then, like a bank holiday in England?"
From The Good Comrade by Betts, Anna Whelan
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