public holiday

British

noun

a holiday observed over the whole country

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Min Aung Hlaing granted their release to mark a public holiday on Monday "in consideration of the peace of mind of the general public as well as on humanitarian grounds", the government statement said.

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

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Iran announced a 40-day mourning period and seven days of public holidays.

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Iranian state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays.

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Iranian state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the ayatollah's death.

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