Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Holiday”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Holiday
Holiday is the singular noun form. Holidays is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A special day or vacation when you don't go to work or school, often to celebrate something or relax.
Why is the Plural of Holiday “holidays”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Holiday
When a word ends in vowel + y, simply add -s. Example: holiday → holidays
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Holiday
Just add -s to “holiday” to make “holidays”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Often pronounced with stress on the second syllable /həˈlɪdeɪ/; correct stress is on first syllable..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Holiday
See holiday and holidays used in real sentences side by side.
- Christmas is my favorite holiday because I get to spend time with family. A1
- We took a two-week holiday in Spain last summer. A2
- During the school holiday, children don't attend classes. A2
Common Plural Mistakes with Holiday
Wrong: The holiday is coming next week.
Correct: The holidays are coming next week.
When referring to multiple celebrations or vacation periods, use plural 'holidays' with plural verb form 'are'.
How to Pronounce Holiday and Holidays
Stress the first syllable strongly: HAL-i-day. Don't stress the middle syllable.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Holiday
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Holiday
From Old English 'haligdæg' meaning sacred day.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Holiday
What is the plural of “holiday”?
The plural of “holiday” is “holidays”.
Is “holidays” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.