Noun

1. A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
2. A day declared free from work by the government.
3. A period of one or more days taken off work by an employee for leisure.
4. A period during which pupils and students do not attend their school or university.

   I want to take a French course this summer holiday.

5. A period taken off work or study for travel.
6. An unintentional gap left on a plated, coated, or painted surface.

Synonyms

• (day on which a festival, etc, is traditionally observed): feast day (celebratory religious event)
• (day declared free from work by the government): Bank Holiday , national holiday
• (period of one or more days taken off work by an employee for leisure): leave, time off
• (period taken off work or study for travel): vacation

Verb

1. To take a period of time away from work or study.
2. To spend a period of time for travel.