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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Difference between vacation & holiday

what is the difference between holiday and vacation ?
  

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if i am not wrong Vacations remains fixed by law but not in case of Holidays.

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  • if i am not wrong Vacations remains fixed by law but not in case of Holidays.
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if i am not wrong Vacations remains fixed by law but not in case of Holidays.
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Hi,

'Holiday' refers to a legal day of 'no work', eg Christmas Day, or Independence Day. The common phrase is 'a public holiday'.


In addition, if referring to, for example, an employee's annual two weeks' paid leave from work, 'vacation' is the US term and 'holiday' is the B
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It is interesting that the word holiday is derived from "holy day" meaning a special day for religious observance, contemplation and celebration. Of course, in today's world, it is purely secular.
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Unless you are speaking English English (i.e. Queen's English) where the word is holiday, vacation is not used
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Could you explain me about the meaning of vacation and holidays?
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AnonymousCould you explain me about the meaning of vacation and holidays?
Once you experience them, you will not need an explanation.
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