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I am on a holiday. vs I am on holiday.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am on a holiday" is less common, while "I am on holiday" is more widely used, especially in British English. In American English, someone is more likely to say, "I am on vacation."
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I am on a holiday.

This phrase is less common and may be used in British English.

This phrase is correct and can be used in British English to indicate that you are currently on a specific holiday.

Examples:

  • I am on a holiday in Spain.
  • She is on a holiday in Italy.
  • He is on a holiday in France.
  • Aug 9, 2021 ... ... correct. For multiple holidays (vacation) use 'on holiday'. I am on a holiday today. I am on holiday (vacation) these days. Upvote ·.
  • Oct 10, 2024 ... Guys, I am on a holiday in Hosnian Prime and a bright red light appeared in the sky, is that normal? Sequel Trilogy.
  • Mar 2, 2023 ... Let us see how the pharase is being used in conversation. I am on a holiday -. implies you are in the midst of vacation . I am on holidays on ...
  • Jun 9, 2022 ... 188 likes, 10 comments - conefitneha on June 9, 2022: "I am on a holiday.... please don't Hanoi me . . . . . . #vietnam #saigon #hanoi ...
  • Oct 25, 2021 ... When I am on a holiday, I don't do heavy work outs every morning, but balance it with a lovely walk on the beach and yummy breakfast to feed ...
  • Oct 8, 2022 ... I am sitting here in the sunshine on my balcony sipping a fresh orange juice and for a very brief moment it feels like I am on a holiday in ...
  • Mar 26, 2023 ... ... i am on a holiday and need to do this from remote) the backup can still be there, as a backup. i do not necessarily need to do anything with ...
  • Aug 2, 2021 ... Now I am on a holiday to Norway and wanted to use it ofcourse. Checked every battery before I left and it was fine. And now all of the ...

Alternatives:

  • I am on holiday.
  • I am on vacation.
  • I am on a trip.
  • I am on leave.
  • I am away on holiday.

I am on holiday.

This phrase is more widely used and accepted in both British and American English.

This phrase is correct and can be used in both British and American English to indicate that you are currently on a holiday.

Examples:

  • I am on holiday in Hawaii.
  • She is on holiday in the mountains.
  • He is on holiday at the beach.
  • Aug 9, 2021 ... ... I am on holiday"? Both. The first, I am on vacation is more likely to be used in the United States and I am on holiday is more likely to be ...
  • Jan 18, 2007 ... Hi. If I say, 1) I am on holiday. 2) I am on holidays. 3) I am on a day-off. 4) I have holiday(s). 5) I have a day-off.
  • Mar 2, 2023 ... British: I am on holiday. Typically ... The first, I am on vacation is more likely to be used in the United States and I am on holiday ...
  • Nov 9, 2021 ... How to keep my fish happy while I am on holiday? Thread starter Ags11; Start date 9 Nov 2021 · Banner image · Ags11. Member.
  • I am on holiday and trying to download free books on to my kindle. I got a message saying my account is in the UK and I am trying to access the service from ...
  • May 10, 2023 ... Yes, I am on holiday again. ☀️ And no this isn't a travel blog, I promise. Felt a little guilty at first taking another holiday so close to ...
  • May 16, 2017 ... They have offered me an interview, but I am on holiday on the interview date. I will be camping in the same country, about a 3 hour drive away and would prefer ...
  • Jun 11, 2024 ... I am on holiday. Can someone post the full skill tree if wurt and winona? DST.
  • Oct 17, 2023 ... “I am on holiday until X date and will reply to your email when I return. If you need to speak to someone before that, please contact X”.
  • May 27, 2014 ... Can I download movie rental whilst I am on holiday? I know I can watch rentals abroad if I downloaded it in the UK. If I have Internet ...

Alternatives:

  • I am on a holiday.
  • I am on vacation.
  • I am on a trip.
  • I am on leave.
  • I am away on holiday.

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