holiday

[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /

NOUN

celebratory day; time off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anniversary break celebration feast festival festivity gala layoff recess vacation

STRONG

fete fiesta jubilee leave liberty

WEAK

day of rest few days off gone fishing holy day long weekend red-letter day saint's day

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Then powered by a glazed doughnut and extra-large energy drink, he zips around driveways in northern New Jersey and nearby New York, ringing doorbells, photographing doorsteps and hauling away the physical aftermath of holiday optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal

The report came out early due to the New Year’s holiday.

From MarketWatch

The number of Americans who filed for new unemployment benefits decreased in the Christmas holiday week, but stayed near a monthslong range, as the U.S. employers hesitate to let go of their workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal

The number of recorded flu cases in Scotland fell by nearly half over the Christmas holidays, latest figures show.

From BBC

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