national holiday

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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

He said he wanted to see them offer more investment in Wales, wanted to see St David's Day a national holiday and cost of living support.

From BBC

Speaking Thursday in an interview marking France’s national holiday, Bastille Day, Mr. Macron said there was a “likely risk” that the country would cut gas flows to Europe.

From New York Times

France celebrated its national holiday Thursday with thousands of French troops marching down the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris alongside allies from Eastern Europe.

From Washington Times