national holiday

national holiday

noun
1.
a holiday that is observed throughout a nation.
2.
a holiday that is legally established by a national government rather than by a municipal or state government.

Origin:
1865–70, Americanism
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national holiday

noun
authorized by law and limiting work or official business [syn: legal holiday
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