holy day
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of holy day
see origin at holiday
Example Sentences
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This week, he became the first president to formally recognize the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic holy day celebrating Mary, the mother of Jesus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 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
Police prevented demonstrators gathering outside Broadcasting House because of its close proximity to a synagogue and a risk there could be "serious disruption" as congregants attend services on the Jewish holy day.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 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
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