: a day set aside for special religious observance
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Community and collaboration are part of our work culture, so leadership encourages our teams to share holy day meals together several times a year.—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026 The holy day serves as a day of gratitude to Allah for the spiritual discipline achieved during the holy month of Ramadan.—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Observed by Christians, the holy day celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion.—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026 For Muslim women, henna is another way to dress up for the holy day.—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holy day
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of holy day was
before the 12th century