Akademik

holiday

1. noun

a) A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

I want to take a French course this summer holiday.

b) A day declared free from work by the government.

Syn: feast day, Bank Holiday, national holiday, leave, time off, vacation

2. verb

a) To take a period of time away from work or study.

b) To spend a period of time for travel.

Wikipedia foundation.