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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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
After visiting Nisa, the 20 or so tourists with her group returned to Ashgabat for Carpet Day -- a national holiday honouring Turkmen rug artisans -- before visiting yurts and tasting local produce.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Some nations might have declared a national holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The ninth of May has become Russia's most important national holiday.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
If he’d been listening to the radio more regularly, he would have realized Friday was a national holiday and prepared for the possibility of no food line.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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