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Catholics are usually obligated to go to Mass on Sundays and other holy days.
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Aleja Hertzler-McCain, NPR, 9 July 2025
The exemption is a remarkable step for Rojas to take because observant Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass and certain holy days of obligation, such as All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and Christmas on Dec. 25.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Good Friday, a holy day for Christians that commemorates Jesus' crucifixion, lands on April 18.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not just on holidays or holy days, but in every act of sharing.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Aleja Hertzler-McCain, NPR, 9 July 2025
The exemption is a remarkable step for Rojas to take because observant Catholics are required to attend Sunday Mass and certain holy days of obligation, such as All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and Christmas on Dec. 25.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Good Friday, a holy day for Christians that commemorates Jesus' crucifixion, lands on April 18.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not just on holidays or holy days, but in every act of sharing.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy day
legal holiday
Noun
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Wisconsin state statutes classify Veterans Day as a legal holiday.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The only exception is if the registration deadline falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, according to the Secretary of State website.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Holy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20day. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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