What is "national holiday"

n. 1 A statutory holiday enacted by a country to commemorate the country itself. 2 A public holiday.

n. authorized by law and limiting work or official business [syn: legal holiday]

National holiday may refer to:

• National Day, a day when a nation celebrates a very important event in its history, such as its establishment
• Public holiday, a holiday established by law, usually a day off for at least a portion of the workforce, such as federal employees