holy day

noun

Synonyms of holy daynext
: a day set aside for special religious observance

Examples of holy day in a Sentence

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The judge previously allowed the faith leaders into the Broadview processing center in the days around Easter, the most important holy days in the Christian calendar. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Here’s what to know about the holy day. Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 The post, which is still on Instagram, announced that city offices will be closed Friday, drawing ire from those who saw it as a refusal to acknowledge the importance of Good Friday and also Easter Sunday, the most important holy day of the year for Christians. Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026 Pope Leo also offered special blessings for Christians in the Middle East spending holy days in the middle of the conflict. John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holy day

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holy day was before the 12th century

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“Holy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20day. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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holy day

noun
: a day set aside for special religious observance

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