Holidays meaning : A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed. 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). A period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made. A gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery. To take a period of time away from work or study. To spend a period of time for travel. (usually after possessive) holiday, vacation; time off work, especially if spent travelling away from home The season around Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Day.