Public holiday
Public holiday
A Public holiday (pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪk ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/), also known as a legal holiday or a statutory holiday, is a day on which the general population, and most businesses and schools, have a day off work due to a law or a rule established by the government.
Etymology
The term "public holiday" originates from the mid-19th century. The word "public" comes from the Latin word 'publicus', meaning 'of the people', and "holiday" from the Old English 'hāligdæg', which means 'holy day'.
Related terms
- Bank holiday: A type of public holiday in the United Kingdom and Ireland where banking institutions and many businesses are closed for the day.
- Federal holiday: In the United States, these are public holidays recognized and established by the federal government.
- National holiday: A day that a nation or a non-sovereign country celebrates as a public holiday.
- Official birthday: A public holiday in some countries to celebrate the birthday of their monarch or leader.
- Statutory holiday: A public holiday legislated by the government at the national, provincial, or territorial levels.
See also
- List of public holidays by country
- Working time
- Annual leave
- Public holidays in the United States
- Public holidays in the United Kingdom
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Public holiday
- Wikipedia's article - Public holiday
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