bank holiday

/ˌˈbæŋk ˌhɑləˈdeɪ/
/bæŋk ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/
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Definitions of bank holiday
  1. noun
    any of several weekdays when banks are closed; a legal holiday in Britain
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    type of:
    legal holiday, national holiday, public holiday
    authorized by law and limiting work or official business
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