the holidays

plural noun

US

: the time from November until the beginning of January during which many holidays are celebrated

I'm looking forward to going home for the holidays.

Examples of the holidays in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hochul has also ordered New York State Police to step up patrols near synagogues and other Jewish organizations during the holidays, which start with Rosh Hashanah at sundown Friday and continue with Yom Kippur later in the month. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

Doren said the company’s partners are excited about the new direction, with several projects in the works headed into the holidays. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

The days before the holidays offer a chance to take stock of existing security plans and procedures and address outstanding gaps. — Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

After a break for the holidays, the Grammy winner will make her way to California in January for shows in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the holidays

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