Glossary
Key terms to understand public holidays and long weekends.
- Public holiday
- A day recognized by law or tradition as a non‑working day (varies by country/sector).
- Observed day
- If a holiday falls on a weekend, some countries shift the day off to Monday (or Friday).
- Bridge day
- A day taken off between a public holiday and a weekend to create a longer break.
- Long weekend
- A 3‑day (or longer) break, often created by a Monday/Friday holiday or a bridge day.
- Country–year calendar
- A dedicated page showing a sorted holiday list plus a 12‑month calendar grid.