national holiday

Example Sentences

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In Russia, the Kremlin did little to register the anniversary, which fell on an extended national holiday.

From Washington Post

This is the first Black History Month in a time in which lynching is a federal crime and Juneteenth is a national holiday.

From Washington Post

On Thursday — Australia’s national holiday, known as Australia Day — my local coffee shop in Melbourne was packed.

From New York Times

The 23-year-old wants the date changed - he says it is akin to having a national holiday to mark the beginning of a genocide.

From BBC

On the national holiday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the sold-out arena responded to every flick of Curry’s wrist.

From Washington Post