bank holiday

noun

1
British : legal holiday
2
: a period when banks in general are closed often by government fiat

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Kasius pointed out the importance for brands to understand the cultures of their sourcing countries, to learn about their bank holidays and when communication is acceptable. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024 Golden Week refers to the days around the National Day, 1 October to 7 October, a seven-day bank holidays, so to speak. Sin To, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Don’t go for that peak Saturday bank holiday weekend in the U.K., because venues are going to be a lot more expensive. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 13 July 2024 Look up religious festivals, bank holidays, and street parties to see what time is best to visit and plan accordingly. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bank holiday 

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bank holiday was in 1778

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“Bank holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bank%20holiday. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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