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Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO and owner Clark Hunt and his wife, Tavia Hunt, announced her engagement on Holy Saturday with a Bible verse.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 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
The fast can also continue into Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Some denominations end the 40-day fasting period on Holy Saturday, the day proceeding Easter Sunday, while others end on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday immediately before Easter Sunday.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
The week commemorates Jesus' arrival to Jerusalem, crucifixion, death and resurrection, marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday Holy Saturday is Saturday, April 4.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The Triduum of Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with Easter taking place the following day.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
In some faiths', Lent ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 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
The fast can also continue into Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Some denominations end the 40-day fasting period on Holy Saturday, the day proceeding Easter Sunday, while others end on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday immediately before Easter Sunday.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
The week commemorates Jesus' arrival to Jerusalem, crucifixion, death and resurrection, marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday Holy Saturday is Saturday, April 4.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The Triduum of Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with Easter taking place the following day.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
In some faiths', Lent ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Holy Saturday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Saturday. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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