Holy Saturday

noun

: the Saturday before Easter

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The fast can also continue into Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night. — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026 Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be observed in local Catholic churches with characteristic solemnity, dignity and beauty. — From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 2026 Maddock said Kozak had particularly loved presiding over Holy Saturday evening Mass, which is typically a time for baptizing people into the Catholic church. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday — also known as the Easter Triduum — are the three high holy days before Easter in Christianity. — Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Holy Saturday

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Saturday was in the 14th century

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Holy Saturday

noun
: the Saturday before Easter

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