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Recent Examples of legal holiday
Louisiana is the only state where Mardi Gras is a legal holiday.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Wisconsin state statutes classify Veterans Day as a legal holiday.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The only exception is if the registration deadline falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, according to the Secretary of State website.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Ten states recognize Columbus Day as an unpaid public holiday, legal holiday or day of recognition, according to Pew Research Center, and these include Washington, Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, Michigan and New Hampshire.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Wisconsin state statutes classify Veterans Day as a legal holiday.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The only exception is if the registration deadline falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, according to the Secretary of State website.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Ten states recognize Columbus Day as an unpaid public holiday, legal holiday or day of recognition, according to Pew Research Center, and these include Washington, Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, Michigan and New Hampshire.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legal holiday
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The holy day is observed across the globe, but contrary to popular belief, Lent is not exclusively observed by Catholics.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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While many Christian denominations honor the holy day, Roman Catholics have strict rules about eating on Ash Wednesday.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The idea of an external interim, new to the club, new to the league, represents a leap into the dark for everyone involved.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Garcia also served as the interim for a few months that same year before Vanderpool began the job in September.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cook a feast in the chef’s kitchen, dine next to the fireplace, and enjoy a bit more outdoor time in the home’s grassy backyard.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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From decorating eggs to enjoying festive feasts, this holiday is a delightful mix of fun and meaning.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Work on the area in short intervals and check it frequently.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 16 laps are split into four intervals, marked by a sprint every four laps.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Legal holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legal%20holiday. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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