A weekday, often a Monday, on which most businesses are closed, and granted to workers as a national holiday.
A closure of banks in a jurisdiction to curtail or prevent a bank run.
A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
The documents authorizing such leave.
especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
especially one granted to a missionary.
To grant a furlough to (someone).
To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.