HOLYDAYS

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

Example: "Today is a wiccan holiday!"

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

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

A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

Example: "I want to take a french course this summer holiday."

A period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made.

Example: "A mortgage payment holiday"

A gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery.