Holiday/ˈhɑːlədeɪ/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Abroad The holiday can be within your own country, not necessarily overseas. We're spending our holiday at a local beach resort this year. Pro Tip 2/3Duration Varies A holiday duration can range from a single day to several weeks. I've got a four-day holiday coming up during Thanksgiving. Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use Informally, 'holiday' can mean any break from routine, not official vacations. I'm taking a day off work for a personal holiday.