What is another word for government holidays?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌvənmənt hˈɒlɪdˌe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Synonyms for the term "government holidays" include public holidays, statutory holidays, nationwide holidays, civic holidays, and national observances. Public holidays are those which are celebrated by entire nations and are typically recognized by government institutions and businesses through office closures. Statutory holidays are those which are recognized by law and are often paid days off for employees. Nationwide holidays refer to those which are celebrated across an entire country, while civic holidays are those which honor a local community or municipality. National observances are holidays which celebrate important events or individuals in a nation's history, such as Independence Day or Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
