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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Preston Bus also withdrew off-peak journeys on several routes from Lancashire's £1 evening, Sunday and bank holiday fare scheme in April.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Liberal Democrat MP Will Forster asked Sir Keir if his last act would be to declare a bank holiday if England wins the World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
It adds that there have been "calls for a bank holiday".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
People have been urged to take precautions near water after at least eight people, mostly children, drowned over the bank holiday weekend while trying to stay cool during the heat wave.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Two friends were spending their bank holiday on a cycling trip.
From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest
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