Holiday-Vacation | Commonly Confused Words

Holiday

/'hɔlədeɪ/

A special day of celebration or rest, often when no work is done.

Do you have any special plans for the holidays?I want to go there for my holiday next year.'Copperfield, do not you know it is the school holidays?

/vəˈkeɪʃən/

A period of time when someone takes a break from work to relax or travel

I vacationed with an aunt in Sweden.No extras, no vacations, and diet unparalleled.Then he left Princeton to drive to California on vacation.

Both words refer to a period of time away from regular work or routine, but vacation often implies travel or a temporary stay away from home for leisure.
The word holiday is more commonly used in British English to mean a period of time away from work, whereas in American English, vacation is used for this purpose.
Holidays often coincide with specific dates or celebrations, like Christmas or Independence Day, while vacations can be taken any time of the year.
A holiday can also refer to a public or religious festival, which vacation does not imply.
Remember that vacation usually involves a planned trip, while holiday can simply mean a day off work to relax.