Synonyms of holidays

holidays 1 of 2

noun

plural of holiday, chiefly British

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vacations
• breaks
• leaves
• hols
• recesses
• relaxations
• furloughs
• liberties
• sabbaticals
• feasts
• intervals
• legal holidays
• rests
• breathers
• respites
• holy days
• intermissions
• interims

holidays

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of holiday

as in rests

to take or spend a vacation

saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vacations
• rests
• escapes
• relaxes
• breaks
• gets (away)
• recesses
• gets off
• eases (up)
• slacks (off)
• lets up
• lounges
• reposes
• bums
• idles
• loafs
• goldbricks
• lazes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slaves
• struggles
• works
• endeavors
• labors
• toils
• sweats
• hustles
• plows
• plugs
• strives
• humps
• strains
• plods
• pegs (away)
• slogs
• grubs
• travails
• moils
• drudges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of holidays

Noun

In a gesture of peace, al Sharaa enshrined key rights for Kurds via presidential decree, such as protection of the Kurdish language and recognition of Kurdish holidays. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

While the Asian Garden Mall has plenty of excitement to offer, take it from me—the area can get overwhelming during peak holidays. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026

While the teen responsible for his son's death fights for a new trial, Metcalf said his family is now facing countless milestones and holidays without Austin. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Since welcoming Rocky, Kardashian and Barker have offered occasional glimpses into life with their blended family, sharing moments from holidays, birthdays and family getaways while largely keeping their youngest son's face out of the spotlight. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Benefits include an on-site medical center, insurance, 401(k) plans with matching funds, vacations and holidays and complimentary meals. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Other than for youth championships, which are typically required to be held during the school summer holidays, there are no restrictions on the time of year when an FEI championship may be held. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Shinkafi believes a combination of tax holidays, full repatriation of earnings and a non-insistence on part ownership in mining projects makes Nigeria’s mining laws friendly to investors. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Insider tip The 2026 opening season will extend through the Christmas and the New Year holidays for the first time, and the inside spaces have been adapted accordingly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Prudhomme knows it well as his family often holidays here, going on peaceful walks in the lush landscape. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026