Meaning of the word "feast day" in English

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feast day

US /fiːst deɪ/
UK /fiːst deɪ/

Noun

a day on which a religious festival is celebrated, typically with a special meal

Example:
Christmas is a major feast day for Christians around the world.
The village celebrates its patron saint's feast day with a procession and a large communal meal.