Whitsun Monday (Noun)
Meaning
The day after Whitsunday; a legal holiday in England and Wales and Ireland.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- In England, Whitsun Monday is traditionally celebrated with Morris dancing and village fetes.
- Many businesses close on Whitsun Monday to observe the holiday.
- Historically, Whitsun Monday was an occasion for public entertainment, such as fairgrounds and fireworks displays.
- As Whitsun Monday fell on a Monday, many workers received an extra day off.
- Schools typically break for half-term during Whitsun Monday in the United Kingdom.