bank holiday
In the UK and Ireland, 'bank holidays' are public holidays when banks and most businesses are closed.
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Definition
B2Public Holiday
(general)A public holiday during which banks and many other businesses are closed.
Example
- Many people travel during a bank holiday weekend.
C1Finance
(technical, historical)A closure of banks to prevent a financial crisis, such as a bank run.
Similar
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