HOLIDAY

Definitions

1. 1. A consecrated day; religious anniversary; a day set apart in honor of some person, or in commemoration of some event. See Holyday.
2. 2. A day of exemption from labor; a day of amusement and gayety; a festival day. And young and old come forth to play On a sunshine holiday. Milton.
3. 3. A day fixed by law for suspension of business; a legal holiday.