ナショナルホリデーMeanings1nounnational holidayA direct loanword from English, used in Japanese to refer to a nationally recognized public holiday. Often used in travel, business, or event contexts.来らい週しゅうの月げつ曜よう日びはナショナルホリデーだから、銀ぎん行こうは休やすみだ。Next Monday is a national holiday, so the banks are closed.