holiday (EN)

noun

noun “holiday”

1. a day set aside to celebrate a specific festival, religious event, or national occasion
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   Christmas is a holiday where families often exchange gifts and celebrate together.
2. a day officially designated as a break from work by the government
   On Independence Day, a national holiday, all government offices are closed.
3. (UK) Time taken off from work for rest, enjoyment, or travel, usually more than one day
   We're planning a two-week holiday to Spain this summer.
4. (UK) A break period when students do not go to school
   During the Christmas holidays, we're planning a family trip to the mountains.
5. (finance) A time agreed upon where regular payments, like loans, are temporarily paused
   Due to financial difficulties, the bank offered a three-month loan holiday to help ease the burden on homeowners.