Holliday is a city in Archer County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census, down from 1,758 at the 2010 census. The town is named for nearby Holliday Creek, named in turn for John Holliday, a member of a Republic of Texas military expedition.

Geography

Holliday is located in northern Archer County 14 mi southwest of downtown Wichita Falls in northern Texas. U.S. Routes 82 and 277 bypass the city on the northwest, leading northeast to Wichita Falls and southwest to Seymour. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 km2, all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,524 people, 598 households, and 465 families residing in the city.

Education

Holliday is served by the Holliday Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Holliday has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.