long weekend
noun
: a weekend that includes the Friday before, the Monday after, or both because one does not have to work or go to school on those days
We took Friday off and went to the coast for a long weekend.
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After a long weekend of work in July 2025, Wyatt went to Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood to hang out.
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Alexis Stevens, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The comfy jeans are up to 71 percent off right now at Gap's long weekend sale, with prices starting at $26.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Etronik Weekender Duffel Bag There are thousands of travel bag deals to choose from during the long weekend, but this sleek style caught my attention for all of its handy features that will make carry-on-only travel easier.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
The Daily Dividend Here are a few stories worth reading over the long weekend.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
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Alexis Stevens, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The comfy jeans are up to 71 percent off right now at Gap's long weekend sale, with prices starting at $26.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Etronik Weekender Duffel Bag There are thousands of travel bag deals to choose from during the long weekend, but this sleek style caught my attention for all of its handy features that will make carry-on-only travel easier.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
The Daily Dividend Here are a few stories worth reading over the long weekend.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Long weekend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20weekend. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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