March break

British

noun

Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): Easter holiday(s). a school holiday, usually for a week, during March

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March break was previously moved this week in April.

From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2021

That is exactly the kind of bad March break that can upset Coach John Calipari’s best-laid plans.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2019

A declaration about ginger ale may luck into 6,000 retweets; an advisory about March break activities in Toronto may earn only a few dozen.

From The Guardian • May 1, 2016

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