A day on which work is suspended by law or custom.
Period of allowed absence from work. The word derives from medieval holy days, which were saints’ days when no work was done.
Holidays have become significant events in the US and many Western countries, where major religious festivals and national days are celebrated by gathering with family and friends, feasting, and occasionally gift giving. + prikaži više

ETYM French, from Latin vacatio a being free from a duty, service, etc., from vacare. Related to Vacate.
1. Leisure time away from work; devoted to rest or pleasure; SYN. holiday.
2. The act of making something legally void.