"...Can't Wait..."?

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Hi

I was just wondering if both of these sound natural and whether they can be said interchangeably? I wanted to say that I am longing for the holiday.

"I can't wait until the holiday comes"

"I can't wait when the holiday comes"

Thanks

PBF
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... can't wait until ... ... can't wait till ... OK.
... can't wait when ...Yikes! No! Emotion: smile

CJ
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The 2nd one is no good, PBF.
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I see. Thank you for both of your replies.

I wonder how else would you express this idea?

Thanks again

PBF
I cannot wait for the holidays to begin.

GF
I can't wait until the holidays.
I can't wait for the holidays (to come).
I can hardly wait for the holidays (to come).
I'm (just) dying for the holidays to come.
I'm (really) [eager / anxious] for the holidays (to come).
I've never been so [eager / anxious] for the holidays (to come).

Add to any of the above:
The anticipation is killing me!
I'm out of my mind with anticipation!
I'm beside myself with anticipation!

CJ
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Right. Thanks for replying, Mister Micawber, Gramfin and CalifJim.

PBF

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