Holiday was released by Madonna in 1983 as a single from her self-titled debut album, and it became her first major hit and a defining dance-pop anthem of the decade. Its message of taking time off and celebrating together helped it endure far beyond its original chart run, through radio, parties, films and later short-form video. Clips of the chorus are now shared online as a shorthand for vacations and carefree weekends, which keeps the song familiar to listeners who may never have heard the full track.