Examples of state holiday in a Sentence
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City leaders are pushing for the anniversary to become a state holiday.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
In 1781, Massachusetts was the first state to officially observe July Fourth as a state holiday.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 July 2025
Nearly 30 states also recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, meaning state workers will also get the day off.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
At least 30 states and the District of Columbia recognized Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday, according to data from Pew Research Center.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
In 1781, Massachusetts was the first state to officially observe July Fourth as a state holiday.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 July 2025
Nearly 30 states also recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, meaning state workers will also get the day off.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
At least 30 states and the District of Columbia recognized Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday, according to data from Pew Research Center.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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“State holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20holiday. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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