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
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
So sure had the hosts been of progressing with a draw, their government had already declared the following day a national holiday.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 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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