Principal Holy Day (Anglicanism)

Principal Holy Days are a type of observance in the Anglican Communion, including the Church of England. All Principal Feasts are also Principal Holy Days. All Principal Holy Days share equal status; however those which are not Principal Feasts, being fast days within the season of Lent, lack a festal character. They are considered to be the most significant type of observance, the others being Festivals, Lesser Festivals, and Commemorations. Observance of Principal Holy Days is considered obligatory.

Principal Holy Days (other than Principal Feasts) in the Church of England

• Ash Wednesday
• Maundy Thursday
• Good Friday^[1]

Church of Ireland

The Church of Ireland recognises ten principal feast days and holy days.^[2]

See also

• List of Anglican Church calendars
• Principal Feast
• Festival (Anglicanism)
• Lesser Festival
• Commemoration (observance)