holy day
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of holy day
see origin at holiday
Example Sentences
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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
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 • Aug. 15, 2025
Ash Wednesday has been a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church — a mandatory day of church attendance — but it’s not obligatory in the Episcopal Church.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024
She was honored on the mid-winter holy day of Imbolc, still commemorated on Feb. 1, which also became St. Brigid’s Day.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024
In a few hours, once the dawn breaks anew, citizens will gather to begin their observance of the Bonding, a holy day in which we celebrate our connection to the gods of this land.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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