Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of holy day
Moreover, faith groups including Baha’is, Ismailis and Zoroastrians celebrate this New Year’s Day as a holy day.
—
Ajit Giani, Austin American Statesman, 2 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
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holy day
Ajit Giani, Austin American Statesman, 2 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
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holy day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy day
legal holiday
Noun
-
Congress quickly passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
-
Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Holy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20day. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share