school holiday — break from school
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A period when students do not have to go to school, usually for a few days or weeks.
Say it like a native
Textbook The pupils are presently on their scheduled educational recess.
Native The kids are off for the school holidays.
'School holidays' is plain; 'scheduled educational recess' is absurd.
Pattern: school holiday (noun phrase); on/during/over the school holiday(s)
In use
- Many families go on trips during the school holidays.daily life
- During the school holidays, I usually try to learn a new skill or take part in a short course.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ We travel in the school holiday.
✓ We travel in the school holidays.
Usually plural 'the school holidays'.
Common collocations
school holiday + context— the school holidays, during the holidays, summer holidays, half term
Don't confuse it
Not the same as a public holiday, which is a day off for everyone, not just students.