bank holiday

bank holiday

noun

A bank holiday is a public holiday in a country or region, during which most banks and many businesses are closed.

 

Example

  1. I was planning to visit the bank today, but I realized it's a bank holiday.
  2. Many employees take advantage of the long weekend by taking a trip, as the next day is also a bank holiday.
  3. The government has declared a bank holiday in observation of the national holiday.