"Holiday" is one of those concepts that have more than one signed
version.
The two main approaches to "holiday" are:
1. Use the "vacation sign." See: https://youtu.be/V81liG2gQbo
2. Use the "Hollywood sign." See: https://youtu.be/fWszfb42MX8
Since you may see either version used in the Deaf Community you need
to consider:
1. The context (the overall concept of what is being discussed)
2. The mouth movement (if used). Some Deaf mouth certain words /
others don't. If you are signing with someone who does then make
sure to pick up on any mouth morphemes or clues from the shape of
the mouth -- if available.
I've noticed though that I tend to do vacation using a single movement when
I'm talking about "time off" or SPRING "break."
For the sign "holiday" I use a double movement.
Poke your upper chest area twice with the thumb tips of your relaxed 5-hands.
HOLIDAY [vacation / time off / not working / break]
See: Animation: "HOLIDAY"
Notes:
The sign "VACATION" can be used to
mean:
* Holiday
* "OFF" (work)
* Break (time off).
If you initialize the sign VACATION with an "R" or do it with just the
index and thumb, it can mean "retired"
Also see: HOLLYWOOD
Notes: