public holiday

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public holiday

Many families gather for a picnic on a public holiday.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A day on which most businesses and schools are closed by law: A "public holiday" is a day officially recognized and established by government authority, typically resulting in the suspension of regular work and official activities for the general population.
Usage
  • A "public holiday" is a fixed, legally recognized day of rest or celebration for a nation or region.
  • It is used to refer to national or regional holidays like Independence Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day, where normal work and business operations are generally halted.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries.
    • All government offices will be closed for the public holiday.
    • The company grants paid leave on official public holidays.
Advanced Usage
  • "to observe a public holiday": to recognize and celebrate or commemorate a public holiday.
    • The nation observes this public holiday with a military parade.
  • "public holiday period": refers to the time surrounding a public holiday, often involving extended time off.
    • Travel is very busy during the public holiday period.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bank holiday (n, chiefly UK): A public holiday on which banks are closed, often used synonymously with "public holiday" in some contexts.
    • Monday is a bank holiday, so the post office will be shut.
  • National holiday (n): A public holiday commemorating a nation's independence or founding.
    • The Fourth of July is a national holiday in the United States.
  • Statutory holiday (n, chiefly Canada): A holiday mandated by statute (law); a public holiday.
    • Labour Day is a statutory holiday.
Synonyms
  • Legal holiday: A holiday established by law.
  • Official holiday: A formally recognized holiday.
Related Phrases
  • Public holiday schedule: The calendar of official holidays for a given year.
    • Check the public holiday schedule before planning the project timeline.
  • Public holiday pay: The rate of pay employees receive for working on a public holiday.
    • Employees are entitled to double time as public holiday pay.
public holiday

Many families gather for a picnic on a public holiday.

Noun
  1. authorized by law and limiting work or official business

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