holy day

noun

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

holy day

noun

1. a day on which a religious festival is observed

Word History and Origins

Origin of holy day¹

holiday

Example Sentences

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.

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Some Jewish people do not access social media or television during this holy day, meaning many may not yet have heard about the attack.

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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.

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On Friday, as the clock ticked down to the beginning of the talks in Alaska, Ukrainians were celebrating a holy day - the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Holidays — our “holy days” — are meant to meet the moment.

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