national holiday

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So sure had the hosts been of progressing with a draw, their government had already declared the following day a national holiday.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Memorial Day officially became a federal national holiday in 1971, and is now part of a nationwide annual celebration that also serves as the unofficial beginning of summer.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The ninth of May has become Russia's most important national holiday.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Japanese markets will be closed for a national holiday on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Across Tokyo, shops and restaurants close as if it’s a national holiday.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu