public holiday

noun

1. a holiday observed over the whole country

Example Sentences

Hong Kong -- back from Wednesday's public holiday -- and Taipei tracked moderate gains.

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Sydney's main index was down Wednesday, while Hong Kong was closed for a public holiday.

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Over the course of that day, adults and kids alike will perform portions of their work during an open-house and public holiday celebration featuring tours of the theater and fake snow in the courtyard.

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Some key Asian markets were closed for public holidays while political developments in Japan and France remain in focus.

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Another shooting occurred on the 4 July public holiday at an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas, after a protest escalated into a face-off with police.

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