holiday

Example Sentences

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The market optimism also followed unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs data released last Friday, when major indexes were shut for the Good Friday holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Nia Rhys Jones from Anglesey has worked in the tourism sector for more than 30 years and said Easter is an important period marking the official start of the holiday season.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

President Donald Trump marked Easter with a message that quickly drew attention — not for its celebration of the holiday, but for its tone.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Friday’s market holiday means oil futures won’t start trading again until Sunday evening.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I imagine the holiday show and the combined music rehearsal and everyone all together—it’ll be even louder than this.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari