holiday weekend

noun

: a weekend that is preceded or followed by a holiday

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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 There was concern and confusion as locals quickly evacuated and tried to find shelter over the long holiday weekend. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 But this year’s holiday weekend also brought the balance of a family milestone celebration for my mom and her Green Family roots in the tiny neighboring town of Wheatfield. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 The mounting complaints about Joanna Landau, the agency’s new executive director, came to a head during a two-hour public meeting attended by more than 200 people late Friday afternoon, just before the start of the three-day holiday weekend. Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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