state holiday

noun

: an official holiday in a state but not nationally

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Presidents Day is not recognized as a state holiday in Indiana. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 16 Feb. 2025 In 1781, Massachusetts was the first state to officially observe July Fourth as a state holiday. Charna Flam, People.com, 4 July 2025 It’s been a federal holiday only since 2021 and, even now, around a dozen states don’t recognize it as a permanent state holiday, although that number is decreasing. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025 Memorial Day weekend: 8 tips for attending the Indianapolis 500, whether for the first time or 50th Is Memorial Day a state holiday in Indiana? Chris Sims, IndyStar, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for state holiday

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“State holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20holiday. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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