Meaning of the word "paid holiday" in English

What does "paid holiday" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paid holiday

US /peɪd ˈhɑl.ɪ.deɪ/
UK /peɪd ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/

Noun

a day on which a worker is paid even though they do not work, often a public holiday or a day taken as part of an annual leave allowance

Example:
Employees are entitled to 10 days of paid holiday per year.
New Year's Day is a common paid holiday in many countries.