Bank Holiday

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Definition: Bank Holiday


Bank Holiday


Full Definition of Bank Holiday


1. In the United States, the temporary closing of a bank in the event that its obligations exceed its resources. 2. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a public holiday on which the banks are closed. A bank holiday is generally not a major holiday such as Christmas Day (although, the banks are indeed closed on these holidays), but instead a day that would otherwise be a non-holiday. For example, the first Monday in May is considered a bank holiday, and banks along with many other businesses close for the day.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Bank Holiday are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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