going on holiday vs going on a holiday

Both "going on holiday" and "going on a holiday" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Going on holiday" is more commonly used in British English to refer to taking a vacation, while "going on a holiday" is less common and may be used in American English to specify a particular holiday or trip.

Last updated: April 09, 2024

going on holiday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to mean going on vacation.

This phrase is commonly used in British English to refer to going on vacation or taking a trip.

Examples:

I'm going on holiday to Spain next week.
They are going on holiday to the beach for two weeks.
She loves going on holiday to exotic destinations.

Alternatives:

taking a vacation
going on a trip
traveling for leisure

going on a holiday

This phrase is correct but less common, and it may be used in American English to specify a particular holiday or trip.

This phrase is less common and may be used in American English to specify a particular holiday or trip, rather than a general vacation.

Examples:

They are going on a holiday to celebrate Thanksgiving with family.
We are going on a holiday to New York for Christmas.
She is going on a holiday to visit her grandparents.

Alternatives:

going on a trip
taking a holiday
traveling for a specific occasion

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