noun

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

   “Today is a Wiccan holiday!”

2. A day declared free from work by the state or government.

3. A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.

Synonyms: bank holiday, national holiday, feast day, lacuna, leave, time off, vacation, vacation

verb

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

2. To spend a period of time for travel.