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summer holidays vs summer holiday

Both 'summer holidays' and 'summer holiday' are correct, but 'Summer holidays' is used in British English to refer to the period of time when schools are closed for summer break. 'Summer holiday' refers to a specific vacation or trip taken during the summer.
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summer holidays

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to refer to the period when schools are closed for summer break.

Use 'summer holidays' when referring to the period of time when schools are closed for summer break.

Examples:

  • I'm looking forward to the summer holidays.
  • We always go on a family trip during the summer holidays.
  • The children are excited about the upcoming summer holidays.
  • During the summer holidays, many families travel abroad.
  • What are your plans for the summer holidays?
  • So what more natural season for holidays? At National Today, we love celebrating [count] summer holidays every year!
  • Here's a quick history of three summer holidays in the U.S. and how they are traditionally celebrated. Summer Holiday #1: Memorial Day. The last Monday in May ...
  • Jul 22, 2016 ... But each year when the summer holidays loom I transform into a twitchy, cranky mess, breaking out in cold sweats and clawing at my own skin as I ...
  • Apr 24, 2015 ... Why are the UK's summer holidays much shorter than other countries? Same reason our education is generally better.
  • Aug 12, 2022 ... 161 votes, 194 comments. We're just coming to the end of the 3rd week in the UK 6 week summer holidays (not sure how long other countries ...
  • Jun 28, 2018 ... How can I enjoy my children more? Summer holidays are long and boring, and I hate planning activities for them all the time. Does that make me a ...
  • Mar 21, 2023 ... Children are displaying poorer activity and diet behaviours during the summer holidays, which may contribute to accelerated weight gain over ...
  • Jul 31, 2019 ... For the last 2 years I've written a blog ranting about how hard the summer holidays can be if you are self-employed and have kids to look ...
  • Jul 18, 2024 ... ... summer holidays. Slightly different in our house now that our PDAer is 17 and able to entertain herself most of the time, but I remember ...
  • Category:Summer holidays ... Modern and ancient holidays considered culturally integral to the Summer season. For local festivals see the list of local Summer ...

Alternatives:

  • summer vacation
  • summer break
  • summer recess

summer holiday

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about a specific vacation or trip taken during the summer.

Use 'summer holiday' when referring to a specific vacation or trip taken during the summer.

Examples:

  • We are going on a summer holiday to the beach.
  • She always takes a summer holiday in Europe.
  • I need to plan my summer holiday in advance.
  • Their summer holiday was filled with fun activities.
  • Have you booked your summer holiday yet?
  • Summer Holiday is a 1963 British CinemaScope and Technicolor musical film starring singer Cliff Richard. The film was directed by Peter Yates (his ...
  • Summer Holiday: Directed by Rouben Mamoulian. With Mickey Rooney, Gloria DeHaven, Walter Huston, Frank Morgan. Turn-of-the-century Connecticut.
  • Nov 8, 2021 ... r/Sims4 ... I hate Summer Holiday, Liberty Lee and Travis Scott. I hate the ...
  • Summer Holiday: Directed by Peter Yates. With Cliff Richard, Lauri Peters, Melvyn Hayes, Una Stubbs. Four bus mechanics and a stowaway travel Europe as a ...
  • Jul 20, 2023 ... How long is the year 11 summer holiday? Question. I've searched for it on Google and the only thing that appears is the 5-6 weeks. Upvote 34
  • Dec 25, 2023 ... The simple pleasures of piecing a summer holiday together at home. This article is more than 10 months old. Nova Weetman. You can keep your ...
  • Listen to Summer Holiday on Spotify · Album · Cliff Richard · 1963 · 26 songs.
  • Jul 25, 2024 ... SUMMER HOLIDAY READING · More articles by this author · Insights from the community · Others also viewed · Explore topics · Sign in to view more ...
  • 1h 33m 1948 Summer Holiday Brief Synopsis Read More Musical remake of Ah, Wilderness!, about a small-town boy's struggles with growing up.
  • Hi-Tide Summer Holiday. 4879 likes. Aug 16-18, 2024 at Asbury Lanes & The Asbury - live music, tropical cocktails, island eats, pool parties, ...

Alternatives:

  • summer vacation
  • summer trip
  • summer getaway

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