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.
Etymology
Origin of national holiday
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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The weekend in Iran begins on Thursday, and Saturday is a long-standing national holiday.
From Barron's
Weekends in Iran begin on Thursdays, while this Saturday marks a long-standing national holiday.
From Barron's
The Christmas most Americans grew up with only emerged as a national holiday in the wake of the Civil War, he said, about a decade after the formal introduction of Thanksgiving in 1863.
From Los Angeles Times
She also received a number of emails from Ms Hansen saying suppliers were delayed sending goods because of events like national holidays.
From BBC
Tuesday is a national holiday in the United States.
From Barron's
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