bank holiday
/'bæɳk'hɔiədi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A weekday when banks are legally closed: A "bank holiday" is an official public holiday in the United Kingdom and some other countries, typically on a weekday, during which banks and many other businesses and institutions are closed.
- A legal holiday in Britain: Specifically, it refers to a statutory public holiday in the United Kingdom, distinct from traditional holidays like Christmas Day.
Usage
- "Bank holiday" is a compound noun. It is used to refer to specific, named public holidays.
- It is often capitalized when referring to a specific holiday's name (e.g., the August Bank Holiday).
- In the UK, common bank holidays include New Year's Day, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, and the Summer Bank Holiday.
Examples
- Noun:
- The office will be closed next Monday for the bank holiday.
- We're planning a trip to the coast over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
- Is Good Friday considered a bank holiday in the UK?
Advanced Usage
- "Bank holiday Monday": A common phrase referring to a bank holiday that falls on a Monday, which is typical in the UK calendar.
- Traffic is always heavy on a bank holiday Monday.
- To describe a period: The term can be used adjectivally to describe the period or atmosphere.
- The town had a quiet, bank holiday feel.
Variants and Related Words
- Public holiday (n): A more general term for an official non-working day observed by the entire country. (Note: In the UK, "bank holiday" is the specific legal term for most public holidays).
- Statutory holiday (n): A holiday mandated by law.
Synonyms
- Legal holiday: A holiday established by law.
- Public holiday: A day of celebration or commemoration on which most people do not work.
Related Phrases
- Bank holiday weekend: The weekend that includes a bank holiday Monday, often resulting in a long weekend for many people.
- We're going away for the bank holiday weekend.
Noun
- any of several weekdays when banks are closed; a legal holiday in Britain