Holidays

A holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observation is warranted. Examples of types of holidays include:

Official (more common) or unofficial observances of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied by celebrations or festivities.
A general leave of absence or vacation from a regular occuliation for rest or recreation

A holiday can also refer to a specific trip or journey for the purposes of recreation or tourism. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations. Vacations or holidays are often spent with friends or family.