Holiday

A holiday is a day set aside by law or custom for commemorating a particular event, religious observance, or cultural significance, during which normal activities, particularly work and school, are often suspended. Holidays can be national, such as Independence Day or Thanksgiving, local, like a town’s founding day, or festive, including Christmas or Hanukkah. They are typically characterized by celebrations, gatherings, rituals, and various traditions that vary by culture and country. In many contexts, holidays can also refer to time off from work that individuals take for rest, travel, or leisure, regardless of whether it coincides with a specific commemorative day.