holiday weekend

noun

: a weekend that is preceded or followed by a holiday

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Those victims were among 30 people shot and five killed from Friday to Sunday over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 14 July 2025 In the before-NASCAR times, the Fourth also drew folks from outside the area for fireworks and simply to enjoy one of the world’s greatest summertime downtowns on a holiday weekend. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 Among the many Texas families impacted by the deadly flooding over the July 4 holiday weekend was Fort Worth native country singer Pat Green, who said on Monday that his younger brother John was swept away by the flooding, along with his wife and their two children. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 July 2025 Search and rescue operations continue following catastrophic flooding that hit central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for holiday weekend

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“Holiday weekend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20weekend. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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