Chairperson of the festival organising committee, Johnny Codd added: “Kelyn’s recent victories, including becoming a two-time National Elite Champion, have inspired us all and we are proud to have him represent Waterford on our national holiday.”

Source: https://www.munster-express.ie/front-page-news/parade-ring-for-kelyn/

In other words, the national holiday known as Edsa People Power does not dictate elections more than money and power.

Source: https://opinion.inquirer.net/167306/remembering-history-more-than-the-holiday

It happened on the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival, a national holiday devoted to eating rice dumplings and racing boats propelled by teams of paddlers.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/nation-world/evan-gershkovich-detention-titanic-sub-update/article_8b1df229-e3aa-5c54-8844-1266a30ac6e5.html

It is officially observed as a three-day national holiday from 13-15 April, although there are some locations that stage unique local festivities a little later.

Source: https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/april-2023s-festivals-and-events-in-thailand-427906

It is probably unfair that we have three state symbols: emblem, flag and anthem while the national holiday celebrates only two of them.

Source: https://eng.belta.by/president/view/belarusian-cultural-sector-called-to-protect-national-heritage-157755-2023/

It’s only January 2 of the new year, and with today being a national holiday for the work week, it’s déjà vu all over again!

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/01/02/best-cfb-bowl-game-picks-today-2/

Mr Albanese said the government had no plans on changing the national holiday date despite January 26 being a 'difficult day' for Indigenous Australians.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11677473/Australia-Day-January-26-Division-Day-thousands-flood-cities-rallying-day-mourning.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Sydney lawyer Teela Reid joined in saying she believed the national holiday should be scrapped.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12279161/Indigenous-Voice-Parliament-Linda-Burney-dodges-questions-Voice-changing-Australia-Day.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The 1st of December is also a national holiday in Portugal, so thousands of people turned out to see the ceremony and marvel at the Christmas decorations and lights.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/video/2023/12/02/watch-christmas-season-gets-underway-in-lisbon-with-tree-lighting-ceremony

The Bulls honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day throughout Sunday’s game ahead of Monday’s national holiday.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-golden-state-warriors-nikola-vucevic-20230116-7e2rumedjfeevm6odf3yuqwpie-story.html

The Dragon Boat Festival is a brief national holiday in the Chinese mainland, prompting many individuals to spend less time travelling domestically and more time relishing their vacation through various activities.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ctrip-reveals-increase-in-outbound-travel-bookings-for-chinese-mainland-dragon-boat-festival-holiday-301862748.html

The government had declared a national holiday for the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed, and President Arif Alvi and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul-haq-Kakar had called for unity and for people to adhere to the teachings of the prophet.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23822110.deadly-blast-hits-celebration-rally-south-west-pakistan/?ref=rss

The reception at Jerusalem's Sergei Courtyard celebrated Russia Day, the national holiday of the Russian Federation.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/06/senior-israeli-officials-attended-russian-ambassadors-anti-west-speech

This can be done by making it easier to register to vote and by making Election Day a national holiday.

Source: https://njtoday.news/2023/06/29/mccormick-proposes-creation-of-new-jersey-fair-clean-elections-fund/

Today is, essentially, a national holiday for music listeners around the world — Spotify released its annual a personalized analysis of a user’s listening habits for the year.

Source: https://www.boston.com/community/tell-us/spotify-wrapped-is-out-what-was-your-top-song-of-2023/

With Heritage Day falling on a Sunday, Monday has been declared as a national holiday.

Source: https://www.vocfm.co.za/police-promise-heightened-visibility-across-sa-over-long-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-promise-heightened-visibility-across-sa-over-long-weekend