state holiday

noun

: an official holiday in a state but not nationally

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The state holiday is known officially as Indigenous Peoples' Day in New Mexico, Maine, Vermont and D.C. Yes, but: More than half of states don't recognize Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day as a state holiday but many have issued proclamations. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024 Indiana observes both the May primary and November general election as a state holiday. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024 Kentucky observes the November general election as a state holiday. John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024 Only Pennsylvania marks it as a state holiday, allowing residents to stay home from work and school. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for state holiday 

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“State holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20holiday. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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