national holiday
Americannoun
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national holidays
plural
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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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In 2014, his birthday was made a national holiday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Held each year on 14 July, the national holiday marks the storming of the Bastille fortress in 1789, a key event from the French Revolution.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the president declared a national holiday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
A national holiday commemorating an independence-era battle, Wednesday had been cloudy and warm, topping 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
As the plane began its descent over Boston Harbor, the pilot announced the weather and time, and that President Nixon had declared a national holiday: two American men had landed on the moon.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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