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

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

From BBC

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

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.

From BBC

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

From Salon

I quit Hallow on the day I was told is Holy Thursday — I did learn a lot about how many holy days there are! — and sang my own "hallelujiah" in response.

From Salon