national holiday
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Definition
Noun: 1. A public holiday established by a country's government: A day on which most businesses and schools are officially closed, typically to commemorate a significant national event, person, or principle. It is authorized by law and limits work or official business.
Usage
- A "national holiday" is a fixed, official day of celebration or remembrance for a nation.
- It is used to refer to days like Independence Day, Constitution Day, or Founders' Day, which are recognized across the entire country.
- The term specifies that the holiday applies nationwide, as opposed to regional or religious holidays.
Examples
- Noun:
- July 4th is a national holiday in the United States, celebrating Independence Day.
- Government offices and banks are closed for the national holiday.
- The president gave a speech to mark the national holiday.
Advanced Usage
- "to declare a national holiday": The official act of establishing a day as a national holiday by governmental authority.
- The government declared a national holiday to celebrate the team's historic victory.
Variants and Related Words
- Public holiday (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "national holiday," though in some contexts, "public holiday" can also include regional holidays.
- Federal holiday (n): (Primarily US) A holiday recognized by the federal government, often synonymous with national holiday for federal employees and institutions.
- Statutory holiday (n): (Primarily Canada, UK) A holiday mandated by statute (law).
Synonyms
- Public holiday: A holiday for the general public.
- Legal holiday: A holiday recognized by law.
- Bank holiday: (UK, some other countries) An official public holiday when banks and many businesses are closed.
Related Phrases
- National holiday period: The time, often several days, surrounding a national holiday when many people travel or celebrate.
- Traffic is always heavy during the national holiday period.
Noun
- authorized by law and limiting work or official business