holiday weekend

noun

: a weekend that is preceded or followed by a holiday

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The upcoming holiday weekend will see more opportunities for rain; Outdoor festivities celebrating Juneteenth and Father's Day may be impacted. Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 13 June 2026 That’s just in time for a firecracker-hot Independence Day holiday weekend, as Juliette has apparently survived season 2's airlock inferno thanks to her trusty fire-retardant suit and indomitable will. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 June 2026 Several teen gatherings caused chaos over the long holiday weekend in the Chicago area. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 From Jennifer Lopez’s bold red dresses to Meryl Streep’s relaxed white denim and Daisy Edgar-Jones’ airy midi dresses, these outfits are timeless, wearable, and holiday weekend-ready whether you’re headed to a backyard barbeque, beach getaway, or rooftop firework show. Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for holiday weekend

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“Holiday weekend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20weekend. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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