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Synonyms

holy day

American  

noun

  1. a consecrated day or religious festival, especially one other than Sunday.


holy day British  

noun

  1. a day on which a religious festival is observed

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Etymology

Origin of holy day

see origin at holiday

Example Sentences

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“I’m sure they would declare a holy day on the day Fernando gets in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

The attack, which happened on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, was the highest-profile antisemitic incident to hit the U.K. since the start of the war in Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

The home secretary said she was "horrified" by news of the attack on the holy day and that she was receiving updates from local police.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

While much of the world has Christmas in the rearview mirror by now, people in some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrate the holy day on Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

It was the feast of the Epiphany, a holy day of obligation, so Papa did not go to work.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie