bank holiday
noun
1
British
: legal holiday
2
: a period when banks in general are closed often by government fiat
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Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Surrey The UK’s first World of Paw Patrol is opening at Chessington World of Adventures on 3 May, just in time for the bank holiday.
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Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Yes, Presidents' Day is a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 17.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Presidents Day is a bank holiday, so some organizations will likely be closed.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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, 2 Jan. 2026
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Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Yes, Presidents' Day is a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 17.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Presidents Day is a bank holiday, so some organizations will likely be closed.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bank holiday
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“Bank holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bank%20holiday. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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