1. plural of holyday; religious festivals or days set apart for religious observance
Usage: archaic or formal spelling of ‘holidays’

Examples

• The medieval calendar was filled with numerous holydays throughout the year.
• Monks observed strict fasting during certain holydays.
• The church bells rang to announce the beginning of the holydays.
• Ancient manuscripts often marked important holydays in red ink.
• Pilgrims would travel great distances to celebrate holydays at sacred sites.
• The community gathered to prepare special meals for the holydays.