as in vacations
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the member of parliament met his wife while on holiday in the south of France
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as in rests
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holidays
Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Several states — including California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland and Utah — have weighed gas tax holidays as a way to provide relief at the pump.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
If hired, interpretive rangers may be required to live in government quarters, wear a uniform, and be available to work on-call, including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Under Rhode Island labor law, most hourly workers are supposed to be paid time and a half for working on Sundays and holidays, with a few major exceptions.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Large enough to host both family and friends for summer weekends and holidays, there are seven bedrooms, seven baths, and two powder rooms.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Its lights have long been used to mark holidays, sporting events and civic moments.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Now, local officials in multiple states have begun the herculean work of changing the names of locations and holidays, as well as contemplating the fate of monuments and murals that honor Chavez.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
From religious holidays to commemorations of native traditions, every month presents a new way to witness such an exuberant community spirit.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Several states — including California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland and Utah — have weighed gas tax holidays as a way to provide relief at the pump.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
If hired, interpretive rangers may be required to live in government quarters, wear a uniform, and be available to work on-call, including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Under Rhode Island labor law, most hourly workers are supposed to be paid time and a half for working on Sundays and holidays, with a few major exceptions.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Large enough to host both family and friends for summer weekends and holidays, there are seven bedrooms, seven baths, and two powder rooms.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Its lights have long been used to mark holidays, sporting events and civic moments.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Now, local officials in multiple states have begun the herculean work of changing the names of locations and holidays, as well as contemplating the fate of monuments and murals that honor Chavez.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
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The trip was chosen with Amanda Bratton’s love of cruise vacations in mind.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The firm estimates that the top 10 percent of American earners will spend an eye-watering $544 billion on vacations in this year.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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