An extended holiday period consisting of consecutive weekends and public holidays (e.g., Golden Week); the term is commonly used in news reporting (notably by NHK).
大型連休には旅行需要が急増する。
Travel demand surges during long holiday periods.
ホテルは大型連休の予約で満室になることが多い。
Hotels are often fully booked during long holiday periods.
NHKは大型連休の交通状況に注意を呼びかけた。
NHK warned people to be careful about traffic conditions during the long holiday.
今年の大型連休は天気が良く、海に行く人が多かった。
This year's long holiday had good weather, and many people went to the sea.