bank holiday
noun
1
British
: legal holiday
2
: a period when banks in general are closed often by government fiat
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Look up religious festivals, bank holidays, and street parties to see what time is best to visit and plan accordingly.
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Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The authorities did not link the bank holiday to the protests.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Boxing Day is an an official bank holiday in Britain, Canada, New Zealand and most of Australia.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
Christmas Eve is not a bank holiday, but specific banks may close branches early.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The authorities did not link the bank holiday to the protests.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Boxing Day is an an official bank holiday in Britain, Canada, New Zealand and most of Australia.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
Christmas Eve is not a bank holiday, but specific banks may close branches early.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Bank holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bank%20holiday. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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