public holiday
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Japanese market was closed due to a public holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Iranian delegation was welcomed on arrival by Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi, whose government declared Wednesday a public holiday.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Paraguay's president Santiago Pena had already declared a public holiday after they had sealed World Cup qualification with a game to spare.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Traders have to be on their toes this week as the Juneteenth public holiday shifts the schedule for when options expire, potentially meaning volatility for the stock market.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
This day was a public holiday, and in the afternoon and evening it was the custom to visit the last resting-places, to leave a token of remembrance on the tombs of the lamented.
From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John
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