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public holiday

British

noun

a holiday observed over the whole country

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Since the truce was declared, the bombs have fallen silent in Tehran, and the Iranian capital now has the air of a public holiday.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Both her son and daughter were at home after authorities declared a seven-day public holiday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Though the public holiday spans a record nine days this year, Gao said he would not be going out to travel with family.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

There was a festival air on this public holiday as families marched and meandered in a warm winter's sun.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Every public holiday also was a family affair to be observed with the rigours of the family feast.

From Our Philadelphia by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins

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